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How to get fromSouthport to Cairnryanby train, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Wigan North Western

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 13m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 25m
    £44–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 17m
    £106–191

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    13h 42m
    £66–164

  5. Drive  208.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Cairnryancar car 208.8 mi
    3h 54m
    £53–76

  6. Train, bus

    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
    8h 16m

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  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Old Pier via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Cairnryan via Moorfields, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 13h 42m.

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