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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 44m
    £74–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 15m
    £26–53

  3. Drive  191.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar car 191.3 mi
    3h 24m
    £49–70

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 18m

Preston to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 15m.

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