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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 16m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 29m
    £31–46

  3. Drive  211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Cairnryancar car 211.5 mi
    4h 8m
    £53–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    9h 58m
    £103–182

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 19m
    £49–81

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  • Distance: 247.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochdale to Old Pier via Bolton, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 58m.

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