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 which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 10m.

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 Stena Terminal and arriving at Horse Pond Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station and Memorial Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Castle Cary?

The distance between Cairnryan and Castle Cary is 472 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 via Carlisle which takes 13h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Castle Cary bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 1008+ hotels available in Castle Cary.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Castle Cary by bus, train, 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, train via Carlisle
best
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 27m
Bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
15h 10m
£58–105
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Castle Cary407 mi
7h 6m
£101–145
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
8h 7m
£63–171
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Killoch Place58 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
14h 36m
£84–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Memorial HallSf2
17h 1m
Line 360 bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Inglis Way
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
6. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Cary
8h 30m
£69–170
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
8h 54m
£128–295
Line 360 bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Inglis Way
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 Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
6. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Cary
9h 17m
£86–279
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
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
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
9h 53m
£87–327

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Distance: 469.7 mi
Duration: 13h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Horse Pond Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Memorial Hall in around 17h 1m.

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