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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bootle is to bus via Ayr which costs £28 - £70 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bootle is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bootle?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bootle is 306 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bootle without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cairnryan to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bootle bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Bootle?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bootle is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can train via Wigan North Western, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bootle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bootle is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cairnryan to Bootle.

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Bootle.

Cairnryan to Bootle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Bootle by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
8h 3m
£52–85
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 Bus Station
10h 8m
£29–69
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
8h 37m
£56–162
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
12h 8m
£78–240
Drive 218.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bootle218.4 mi
4h 7m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
9h 2m
£59–149
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
6h 35m
£76–305
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
7h 52m
£82–359
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
7h 48m
£74–300

Cairnryan to Bootle by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.1 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Port of Liverpool via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Seaforth & Litherland via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 8h 37m.

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