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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Poole is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Poole is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Poole?

The distance between Cairnryan and Poole is 638 miles. The road distance is 442.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Poole without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 43m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Cairnryan to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Poole bus from?

Cairnryan to Poole bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Poole?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Poole is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £600 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Poole bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Poole bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Poole is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Cairnryan to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2226+ hotels available in Poole.

Cairnryan to Poole - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cairnryan to Poole by bus, train, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
10h 43m
£117–297
Bus, train via Birmingham #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
14h 49m
£57–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
13h 55m
£63–139
Drive 439.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Poole439.8 mi
7h 54m
£110–159
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
7h 16m
£116–267
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to London Euston
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
12h 31m
£134–601
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
13h 3m
£76–367
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
7h 57m
£83–235
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
9h 32m
£73–255
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)EDI - BOH
7h 53m
£98–250
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Woking to Poole
9h 48m
£118–335

Cairnryan to Poole by bus and train

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13h 3mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.9 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Poole via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 12h 31m.

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