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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Rochdale is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Rochdale via Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Rochdale?

The distance between Cairnryan and Rochdale is 306 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Rochdale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Rochdale bus from?

Cairnryan to Rochdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Rochdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Rochdale is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £240 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Rochdale bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Rochdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Rochdale train arrive?

Cairnryan to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Rochdale is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cairnryan to Rochdale.

Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3832+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Cairnryan to Rochdale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus
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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 40m
£42–75
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain
8h 26m
£124–234
Drive 211.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Rochdalecar 211.4 mi
4h 8m
£52–75
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the car ferry 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 14m
£73–358
Bus, train, line 471 bus
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 Boltontrain
4. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
8h 56m
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the car ferry 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 50m
£69–357
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
4. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
8h 31m
£86–385

Cairnryan to Rochdale by bus

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Distance: 303.8 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Rochdale via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 8h 26m.

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