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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bath is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bath is to bus and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bath?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bath is 459 miles. The road distance is 387.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bath without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 15m and costs £100 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bath bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Bath?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bath is to bus via Manchester which takes 13h 11m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bath bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bath is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Cairnryan to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2569+ hotels available in Bath.

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

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

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

Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
6h 20m
£58–139
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
13h 11m
£36–94
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 Bristol Temple Meads
12h 15m
£102–297
Drive 385 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bath385 mi
6h 41m
£97–139
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
7h 6m
£65–142
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
8h 20m
£81–290
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
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
12h 20m
£114–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UWE East GateM19
13h 37m
£39–54

Cairnryan to Bath by bus and train

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Bath Spa via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 12h 20m.

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