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How to get fromHalifax to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Halifax to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 14m
    £85–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 19m
    £31–47

  3. Drive  210.7 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Cairnryancar car 210.7 mi
    4h 9m
    £53–77

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    9h 20m
    £95–191

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 39m

Halifax to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Old Pier via Preston, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 20m.

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