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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 47m.

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 and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

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 which takes 8h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m 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 via Leeds which takes 11h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 11h 6m.

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 1646+ 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
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 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 47m
£43–86
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
11h 7m
Drive 286.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Nottinghamcar 286.9 mi
5h 10m
£70–102
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
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
6h 59m
£86–208
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 42m
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 6m
£64–218
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 30m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
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
8h 21m
£68–164

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Nottingham.

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Distance: 435.4 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Nottingham via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Chesterfield in around 11h 6m.

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