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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Pontefract?

The distance between Cairnryan and Pontefract is 353 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract without a car is to Bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Pontefract bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 9h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £310 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Pontefract is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cairnryan to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Cairnryan to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Pontefract by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
7h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
10h 50m
£41–151
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
9h 15m
Drive 232 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefractcar 232 mi
4h 6m
£58–83
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 Leedstrain
10h 12m
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 Leedstrain
10h 29m
£191–307

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Distance: 351.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Stuart Road A via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Pontefract Tanshelf via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Leeds in around 10h 29m.

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