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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cairnryan is to fly and train and line 358 bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 7h 59m.

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 station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 28m 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 14h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £310 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Bath to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Bath to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 188+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Bath to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 10 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 28m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
cheapest
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 59m
£55–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
14h 4m
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 6m
£119–230
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 21m
£87–305
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
19h 53m
£87–156
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 46m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
9h 2m
£88–305
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 7m
£126–431

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

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bath to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 410 mi
Duration: 11h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 14h 4m. 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 21m.

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