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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £35 - £90 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Cairnryan and Scunthorpe is 388 miles. The road distance is 264.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 31m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Scunthorpe is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe.

Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 302+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Cairnryan to Scunthorpe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe 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 Edinburgh
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 Doncaster
7h 31m
£78–199
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
11h 54m
£39–89
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Scunthorpe263.1 mi
4h 42m
£66–95
Car ferry, fly, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncaster
8h 43m
£101–379
Bus, train #2
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 Doncaster
9h 28m
£92–130
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to York
4. Take the train from York to Doncaster
10h 20m
£86–213
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
5. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpe
13h 33m
£39–86

Cairnryan to Scunthorpe by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.5 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Scunthorpe via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, York, and Doncaster in around 10h 20m.

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