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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Southport is to Bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Southport is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Southport?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Liverpool via Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Southport. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Southport via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Southport?

The distance between Cairnryan and Southport is 225 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Southport?

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Southport without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cairnryan to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Southport?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Southport is to train via Ayr which takes 7h 57m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Southport is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Cairnryan to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1921+ hotels available in Southport.

Cairnryan to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
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 Prestontrain
7h 36m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 11m
£28–56
Train via Ayr
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
7h 57m
£105–191
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 49m
£67–159
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Southportcar 208.9 mi
3h 54m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 1m
£103–190
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
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
7h 42m
£78–393
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain
8h 3m
£67–182

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 223.4 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Southport via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Southport via Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, and Moorfields in around 12h 49m.

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