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How to get fromChester to Cairnryanby train, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    8h 11m
    £45–171

  2. Train via Girvan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentraltrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GirvantrainGlasgow Central - Girvan
    8h 33m
    £38–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 18m
    £49–69

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    13h 23m
    £71–254

  5. Drive 242.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar242.6 mi
    4h 17m
    £61–87

  6. Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    7h 56m
    £68–293

  7. Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeLPL - BHD
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    7h 44m
    £75–344

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeMAN - BHD
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    8h 23m
    £80–350

Chester to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chester to Old Pier via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 18m.

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