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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Stafford is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Stafford is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Chell Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Stafford?

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

How far is it from Cairnryan to Stafford?

The distance between Cairnryan and Stafford is 282 miles. The road distance is 271.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stafford without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Cairnryan to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Stafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Stafford train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Stafford?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stafford is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Stafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Stafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Stafford is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cairnryan to Stafford.

Where can I stay near Stafford?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Stafford.

Cairnryan to Stafford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Stafford by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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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 Staffordtrain
8h 13m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
10h 59m
£46–78
Drive 269.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Staffordcar 269.7 mi
4h 39m
£67–97
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
6h 44m
£60–163
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 Staffordtrain
8h 26m
£131–221
Bus, train via Manchester
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
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
8h 57m
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
7h 33m
£90–402
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
7h 16m
£72–165
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Wilmslow to Staffordtrain
8h 11m
£80–375

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Distance: 280.5 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Chell Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Stafford via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 26m.

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