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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Alcester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Alcester is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Moor St Selfridges and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Alcester?

The distance between Cairnryan and Alcester is 404 miles. The road distance is 318.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alcester without a car is to bus and train via Warrington which takes 9h 58m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Cairnryan to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Alcester bus from?

Cairnryan to Alcester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Alcester?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alcester is to bus which takes 13h 9m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Alcester bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Alcester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Alcester is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Cairnryan to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1386+ hotels available in Alcester.

Cairnryan to Alcester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Alcester by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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

Bus, train via Warrington
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
9h 58m
£54–221
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
13h 55m
£33–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall StUk030 / ...
13h 9m
£35–57
Drive 316.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Alcester316.2 mi
5h 36m
£79–114
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
7h 50m
£58–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
10h 24m
£57–217
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
12h 9m
£83–224
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
8h 41m
£85–345
Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditch
6. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Station
8h 23m
£59–151

Cairnryan to Alcester by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.4 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Moor St Selfridges, and Redditch Bus Station in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Police Station via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 12h 9m.

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