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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to bus via Manchester Central Coach Station which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 15m.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. 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 £110 - £230 and takes 8h 5m.

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 3620+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Manchester by bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 Glasgow to Manchester, 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 36m
£35–146
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 13m
£109–208
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar 222.2 mi
3h 58m
£55–79
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 15m
£40–167
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 51m
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 5m
£119–223
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 15m
£54–119
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 8m
£46–184

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 292.5 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow 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 5m.

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