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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 27m
    £114–185

  2. Line 100 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Elphin's Park to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 5m
    £46–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 29m

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    13h 25m
    £61–153

  5. Drive  221 mi

    1. Drive from Warrington to Cairnryancar car 221 mi
    3h 52m
    £55–79

Warrington to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Warrington to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warrington Central to Cairnryan via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 13h 25m.

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