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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 55m
    £108–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    13h 30m
    £41–67

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    11h 55m

  4. Drive  284.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Cairnryancar car 284.6 mi
    5h 2m
    £71–102

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    11h 57m
    £187–310

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    12h 3m

Lincoln to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Old Pier via Sheffield, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 13h 30m.

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