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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Oldham is to Bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Oldham King Street via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Oldham?

The distance between Cairnryan and Oldham is 304 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Oldham without a car is to Bus which takes 8h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Oldham bus from?

Cairnryan to Oldham bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Oldham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Oldham?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Oldham is to Bus which takes 8h 20m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Oldham bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Oldham bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Oldham train arrive?

Cairnryan to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Oldham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cairnryan to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3839+ hotels available in Oldham.

Cairnryan to Oldham - 9 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, car ferry

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

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1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 20m
£30–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 41m
£100–167
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Oldhamcar 216.9 mi
4h 15m
£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
7h 40m
£69–353
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
8h 39m
£47–90
Bus, train via Carlisle
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 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 30m
£104–179
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
7h 56m
£59–147
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
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 Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 14m
£77–400

Cairnryan to Oldham by bus

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Oldham College via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Oldham King Street via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 9h 30m.

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