What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Liverpool via Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

The distance between Cairnryan and Liverpool is 331 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

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How do I travel from Cairnryan to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Liverpool bus from?

Cairnryan to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Liverpool train from?

Cairnryan to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Liverpool bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Liverpool train arrive?

Cairnryan to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Liverpool is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2227+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Cairnryan to Liverpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 5m
£125–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
9h 6m
£47–86
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 22m
£48–126
Drive 220.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpoolcar 220.9 mi
4h 15m
£54–78
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 27m
£127–229
Car ferry via Douglas
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 30m
£49–251
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
6h 56m
£71–340
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
6h 16m
£71–346
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
7h 18m
£69–359

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 329 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Liverpool Lime Street via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 6m.

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