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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The distance between Cairnryan and Manchester is 294 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Cairnryan to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Manchester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to Bus which takes 7h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Manchester is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cairnryan to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Manchester 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 10m
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
6h 34m
£39–146
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus 358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 12m
£105–208
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
14h 3m
£40–144
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar 222.2 mi
3h 58m
£55–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
8h 4m
£120–223
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
6h 13m
£43–167
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 35m
£57–157

Cairnryan to Manchester by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Manchester Oxford Road via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 4m.

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