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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich is to Bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Prestwich via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Prestwich?

The distance between Cairnryan and Prestwich is 299 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Prestwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Prestwich train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Prestwich?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich is to Bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £190 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Prestwich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Prestwich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Prestwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Prestwich is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cairnryan to Prestwich.

Where can I stay near Prestwich?

There are 3570+ hotels available in Prestwich.

Cairnryan to Prestwich - 8 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 31m
£29–47
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 15m
Drive 218.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwichcar 218.6 mi
3h 48m
£54–78
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 46m
£70–343
Bus via Longfield Centre
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 35m
£41–70
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 36m
£108–184
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
7h 22m
£67–347
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
7h 37m
£81–379

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

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Distance: 297.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Prestwich via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Prestwich via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 8h 36m.

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