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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street. 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 8h 53m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Liverpool via Port of Larne and Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street. 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 6m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street?

The distance between Cairnryan and Liverpool Lime Street is 331 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.

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

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street.

Where can I stay near Liverpool Lime Street?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Liverpool Lime Street.

Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Street 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 6m
£120–229
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 / ...
8h 53m
£48–91
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 49m
£49–251
Drive 221.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool Lime Streetcar 221.3 mi
4h 16m
£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
£126–229
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 56m
£50–139
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 59m
£70–345
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 18m
£72–351
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 19m
£85–377

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Distance: 329 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Liverpool Lime Street, 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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Liverpool Lime Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 53m.

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