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How to get fromCairnryan to Knutsfordby bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Knutsford by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 55m
    £46–76

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 11m

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    13h 54m
    £71–167

  4. Drive  231.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Knutsfordcar car 231.5 mi
    4h 1m
    £59–85

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 34m
    £111–193

  6. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    8h 6m
    £63–156

  7. Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Knutsfordtrain train
    7h 57m
    £73–362

Cairnryan to Knutsford by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Knutsford, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Knutsford via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham Interchange, and Altrincham in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Knutsford via Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, and Chester in around 13h 54m.

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