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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Preston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    6h 15m
    £72–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h
    £25–53

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Prestontrain train
    6h 30m

  4. Drive  191.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar car 191.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £48–70

  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 Prestontrain train
    6h 36m
    £80–170

Cairnryan to Preston by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Preston via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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