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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 37m
    £167–449

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    13h 29m
    £46–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 45m

  4. Drive 256.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chesterfield to Cairnryancar car 256.4 mi
    5h 4m
    £62–90

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

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 35m
    £74–200

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 41m

  7. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 21m

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 48m
    £72–174

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus
    8h 10m

Chesterfield to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 45m.

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