There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h£38–76Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
8h 18m£86–192Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Lancashirecar 191.5 mi
3h 39m£48–69Bus, train via Preston
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
8h 41mBus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Wheatley Farm via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Langho via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston and Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Lancashire is 278 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Lancashire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Lancashire train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Lancashire is to bus which takes 8h and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Lancashire, England?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Wheatley Farm via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Langho via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Lancashire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Lancashire train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Lancashire is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cairnryan to Lancashire.
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