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How to get fromCairnryan to Prestonby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Preston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    5h 8m
    £36–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    7h
    £27–54

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
    6h 32m

  4. Drive 191.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar191.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £47–68

  5. 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 Prestontrain
    6h 40m
    £48–143

Cairnryan to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Preston via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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