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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 1m
    £97–172

  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
    9h 8m
    £29–57

  3. 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
    8h 28m

  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
    £67–164

  5. Drive  208.8 mi

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

Southport to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Cairnryan via Moorfields, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 8m.

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