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How to get fromNorthampton to Cairnryanby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Northampton to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    10h 11m
    £147–256

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 50m
    £43–61

  3. Drive  346.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Cairnryancar car 346.1 mi
    5h 56m
    £86–124

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus
    7h 29m
    £51–141

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 55m

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    14h 9m
    £70–132

  7. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus
    8h 22m
    £71–187

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus
    7h 55m
    £72–169

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus
    8h 41m
    £112–369

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus
    9h 5m
    £94–245

Northampton to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Old Pier via Rugby, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 50m.

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