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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Towcester is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Towcester is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Towcester?

The distance between Cairnryan and Towcester is 473 miles. The road distance is 347.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Towcester without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Towcester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Towcester?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Towcester is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Towcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Towcester is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Towcester.

Cairnryan to Towcester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Towcester by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
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 Milton Keynes Central
10h 20m
£66–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach ParkUkn31
12h 18m
£43–82
Drive 345.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Towcester345.5 mi
5h 58m
£87–125
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 International to Northampton
8h 19m
£59–153
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 Northampton
11h 15m
£74–221
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
4. Take the bus from Carlisle to Northampton Town Centre
13h 16m
£62–112
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Park
9h 19m
£67–198
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northampton
9h 10m
£68–159
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
4. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central
9h 15m
£86–208

Cairnryan to Towcester by bus, foot, and train

30Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.5 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Towcester Race Course opp via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Milton Keynes Central, and Central station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Saracens Head Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 12h 18m.

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