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How to get fromCairnryan to Manchesterby bus, train, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Manchester by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 48m
    £29–64

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    8h 5m
    £49–143

  3. Drive 222.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar car 222.2 mi
    3h 58m
    £55–79

  4. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    6h 16m
    £68–182

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    7h 40m

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    8h 14m
    £29–66

Cairnryan to Manchester by bus

Calendar54Weekly Buses
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Manchester Oxford Road via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 5m.

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