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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Southampton is to Bus which costs £75 - £140 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Southampton is to Bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Southampton?

The distance between Cairnryan and Southampton is 483 miles. The road distance is 429.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Southampton without a car is to Bus which takes 14h 35m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Southampton?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Southampton is to Bus which takes 14h 35m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £350 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Southampton is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Cairnryan to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Southampton.

Cairnryan to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, Bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
5h 56m
£81–197
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
6h 49m
£73–220
Drive, train
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Stance 4car
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 15m
£152–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
14h 35m
£78–140
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
19h 12m
£149–308
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 59m
£158–341
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
13h 43m
Drive 427.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar 427.1 mi
7h 36m
£107–154

Cairnryan to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 480 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Southampton Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 59m.

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