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How to get fromPreston to Cairnryan Stena Terminalby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cairnryan Stena Terminal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 42m
    £48–111

  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
    £25–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 13m
    £84–172

  4. Drive  192.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan Stena Terminalcar car 192.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £48–69

  5. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 12m

  6. 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 15m

Preston to Cairnryan Stena Terminal by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, 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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