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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Old Pier via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Cairnryan?

The distance between Chesterfield and Cairnryan is 407 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 8h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus from?

Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Cairnryan is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Chesterfield to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Chesterfield to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, 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, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
8h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 30m
£37–87
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
15h 8m
£92–312
Drive 256.4 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Cairnryan256.4 mi
5h 2m
£64–93
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
10h 28m
£88–221
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
13h 27m
£46–76
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 34m
£85–377
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 45m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
9h 15m
£78–317

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 404.7 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Old Pier via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chesterfield to Old Pier via Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 28m.

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