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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Saltash is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 15h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Saltash is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs £120 - £180.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Saltash?

The distance between Cairnryan and Saltash is 547 miles. The road distance is 498.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Saltash without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 49m and costs £110 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cairnryan to Saltash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Saltash bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Saltash?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Saltash is to bus which takes 15h 52m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £400 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Saltash bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Saltash?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Saltash is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Cairnryan to Saltash.

Where can I stay near Saltash?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Saltash.

Cairnryan to Saltash - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Saltash?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Callington Road Football Stadium via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Saltash by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
best
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 Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Saltash
8h 48m
£146–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
15h 52m
£45–132
Bus, train
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 Plymouth
14h 49m
£112–378
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltash
21h 15m
£207–519
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 Plymouth
9h 18m
£66–207
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
10h 4m
£77–210
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
10h 50m
£106–317
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
11h 47m
£114–355
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
15h 12m
£143–393
Drive 496 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Saltash496 mi
8h 10m
£124–179

Cairnryan to Saltash by bus, train, and foot

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14h 49mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.4 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Callington Road Football Stadium via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 15h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Saltash via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 15h 12m.

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