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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Keele is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Keele is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Keele?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Keele. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at M6 Keele Services Southbound via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Keele?

The distance between Cairnryan and Keele is 349 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Keele without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 4m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Cairnryan to Keele, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Keele bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Keele?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Keele is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Keele bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Keele?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Keele is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Cairnryan to Keele.

Where can I stay near Keele?

There are 951+ hotels available in Keele.

Cairnryan to Keele - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Keele 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
8h 4m
£44–191
Bus
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 M6 Keele Services Southbound
9h 17m
£36–64
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
14h 41m
£88–268
Drive 254.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Keele254.4 mi
4h 25m
£64–92
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 Crewe
8h 19m
£75–227
Bus, train via Ayr
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 Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
11h 1m
£45–95
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 Stoke-on-Trent
7h 51m
£76–347
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
8h 13m
£69–296
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trent
8h 10m
£61–157
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
8h 28m
£87–412

Cairnryan to Keele by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346.5 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to M6 Keele Services Southbound via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Sneyd Arms PH via Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Chester, Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, and Stoke-on-Trent station in around 14h 41m.

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