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How to get fromCrewe to Cairnryan Harbourby train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 55m
    £124–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 84
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 45m
    £41–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 56m

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 84
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    15h 4m
    £66–161

  5. Drive  247.3 mi

    1. Drive from Crewe to Cairnryan Harbourcar car 247.3 mi
    4h 18m
    £62–89

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 45m
    £72–357

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 38m
    £73–358

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    £73–379

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Crewe, England and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?

You can take a train from Crewe to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Chester Bus Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 45m.

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