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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The distance between Cairnryan and Manchester is 294 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cairnryan to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Manchester is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Manchester 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 2m
£37–63
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 Oxford Roadtrain
8h 4m
£119–224
Drive 222.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar 222.1 mi
3h 58m
£55–79
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the carferry 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 14m
£68–360
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 Oxford Roadtrain
7h 41m
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 15m
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the carferry 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
6h 50m
£64–344
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the carferry 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
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 45m
£75–376

Cairnryan to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Manchester Oxford Road via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 4m.

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