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How to get fromStafford to Cairnryanby train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Stafford to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stafford 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
    £132–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    12h 8m
    £35–54

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 30m

  4. Drive  269.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stafford to Cairnryancar car 269.8 mi
    4h 38m
    £67–97

  5. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus
    7h 27m
    £50–137

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stafford 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 18m

  7. Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 13m
    £91–402

Stafford to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 8m.

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