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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Macclesfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Macclesfield?

The distance between Cairnryan and Macclesfield is 313 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Macclesfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Macclesfield is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £250 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Macclesfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Macclesfield train arrive?

Cairnryan to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Macclesfield is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfield.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1364+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Cairnryan to Macclesfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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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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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 42m
£47–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 17m
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfieldcar 240.6 mi
4h 13m
£59–85
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
6h 42m
£74–365
Train
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 40m
£133–243
Bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
9h 16m
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
7h 17m
£70–364
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
7h 44m
£85–188

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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 42m. 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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