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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield by bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 / ...
    7h 44m
    £45–82

  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
    8h 18m

  3. Drive  240.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfieldcar car 240.6 mi
    4h 13m
    £60–87

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

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    6h 49m
    £73–362

  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
    8h 40m
    £111–192

  6. Bus, train via Crewe

    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 Crewetrain train
    9h 18m

  7. Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    7h 24m
    £72–356

  8. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    7h 43m
    £80–183

Cairnryan to Macclesfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Macclesfield via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 40m.

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