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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 38m
    £93–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 29m
    £32–65

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 54m

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    13h 5m
    £61–151

  5. Drive  209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Wigancar car 209.5 mi
    3h 44m
    £52–75

  6. 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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 59m
    £101–180

  7. Car ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h 38m
    £74–362

Cairnryan to Wigan by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Wigan North Western via Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Wigan North Western via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 59m.

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