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How to get fromChorley to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chorley to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    7h 21m
    £43–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 44m
    £28–77

  3. Train, bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Chorley to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    9h 26m
    £44–79

  4. Drive 200.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chorley to Cairnryancar200.9 mi
    3h 31m
    £50–72

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    7h 38m
    £38–142

Chorley to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Old Pier via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 44m.

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