What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary is to bus and train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at The Horsepond via Buchanan Bus Station, Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station and Memorial Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

The distance between Cairnryan and Castle Cary is 496 miles. The road distance is 409.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Castle Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus from?

Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary is to Bus which takes 17h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £230 - £800 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Castle Cary is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Cairnryan to Castle Cary.

Where can I stay near Castle Cary?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Castle Cary.

Cairnryan to Castle Cary - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary by bus, plane, train, car ferry, 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 to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
7h 55m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Station
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
8h 23m
£64–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
13h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Memorial HallSf2
17h 32m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)
19h 3m
£123–373
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
8h 42m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Station
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
9h 9m
£81–288
Bus, train via Taunton
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
5. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Cary
13h 31m
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 Taunton
4. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Cary
14h 39m
£236–757
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Castle Cary407 mi
7h 6m
£101–146

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

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary.

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Distance: 492.9 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Castle Cary, England?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Horsepond via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Memorial Hall in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Castle Cary via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Taunton in around 14h 39m.

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