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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carnforth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carnforth is 270 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 57m.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Carnforth is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cairnryan to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Cairnryan to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth by bus, 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, train
best
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 Lancaster
6h 11m
£40–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std181 / ...
7h 30m
£37–55
Drive 165 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carnforth165 mi
2h 56m
£42–60
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 Lancaster
6h 57m
£49–104
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforth
10h 13m
£50–91

Cairnryan to Carnforth by bus and train

71Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Carnforth via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Carnforth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 57m.

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