What is the cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct ferry between Wrexham and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Wrexham to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Cairnryan via Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Wrexham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Wrexham and Cairnryan is 337 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.

How do I travel from Wrexham to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Ayr which takes 8h 51m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Wrexham to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Wrexham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Wrexham to Cairnryan is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Wrexham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 216+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Wrexham to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train, bus via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
8h 51m
£119–214
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
14h 20m
£57–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
11h
Drive 254.5 mi
1. Drive from Wrexham to Cairnryancar 254.5 mi
4h 31m
£63–91
Steam train, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
13h 5m

Wrexham to Cairnryan by train and bus

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.5 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Cairnryan via Railway Station, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 14h 20m.

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