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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Nottingham?

The distance between Cairnryan and Nottingham is 438 miles. The road distance is 288.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham without a car is to Bus and train via Glasgow which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Nottingham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham is to Bus which takes 11h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £360 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Nottingham is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cairnryan to Nottingham.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 971+ hotels available in Nottingham.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham 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, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
8h 25m
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
7h 11m
£64–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 40m
Drive 286.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Nottinghamcar 286.9 mi
5h 10m
£71–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
10h 36m
Bus, train via Carlisle
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 Nottinghamtrain
10h 47m
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 Chesterfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Chesterfield to Nottinghamtrain
11h 8m
£225–354
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
7h 37m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
7h 58m
£90–188

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham.

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Distance: 435.4 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Nottingham via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Chesterfield in around 11h 8m.

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