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 £40 - £70 and takes 12h 13m.

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.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Cairnryan?

The distance between Chesterfield and Cairnryan is 294 miles. The road distance is 257.8 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 9h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m 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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel 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 181+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Old Pier via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

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

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Train, bus
best
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 Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
9h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 13m
£43–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
11h 9m
Drive 256.4 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Cairnryan256.4 mi
5h 2m
£63–91
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 35m
£78–226
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h
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 31m
£87–191
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
8h 48m
£75–200
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 23m
£67–182

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

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Map of how to get from Chesterfield to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Old Pier via Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Old Pier via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 13m.

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