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

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

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  1. Train, Bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 2m
    £129–241

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    14h 38m
    £64–111

  3. Drive  312.5 mi

    1. Drive from Skegness to Cairnryancar car 312.5 mi
    6h 6m
    £77–112

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    12h 32m
    £204–318

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    13h 57m

  6. Bus

    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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    17h 19m
    £66–109

Skegness to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Old Pier via Grantham, York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 17h 19m.

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