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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Old Pier via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Bath to Cairnryan?

The distance between Bath and Cairnryan is 412 miles. The road distance is 387.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Bath to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cairnryan bus from?

Bath to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Bath to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £310 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Bath to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Bath to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bath to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cairnryan is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Bath to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 185+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Bath to Cairnryan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
15h 25m
£40–91
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
18h 42m
£123–231
Drive 385.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cairnryancar 385.1 mi
6h 44m
£93–134
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
13h 19m
£143–304
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
7h 39m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
7h 52m
£64–131
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
9h 8m
£126–432

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bath to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 410 mi
Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Old Pier via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Old Pier via Bristol Temple Meads, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 19m.

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