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How to get fromSt Helens to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Lockerbietrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 26m

  2. Drive  216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Cairnryancar car 216.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £55–79

  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 3m
    £103–186

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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
    7h 59m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 1m
    £57–98

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  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Old Pier via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Old Pier via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 1m.

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