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How to get fromCairnryan to Prestwichby bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Prestwich by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 35m
    £44–71

  2. Bus, train

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 22m

  3. Drive  218.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwichcar car 218.6 mi
    3h 48m
    £55–79

  4. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    7h 16m
    £60–152

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 44m
    £107–184

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    8h 47m
    £56–81

  7. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h 7m
    £68–363

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Longfield Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 35m. 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 44m.

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