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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £30 - £70 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Coventry to Cairnryan?

The distance between Coventry and Cairnryan is 420 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Coventry to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Cairnryan bus from?

Coventry to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Coventry to Cairnryan is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Coventry to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Coventry to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Cairnryan is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Coventry to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 202+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Coventry to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Coventry 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
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 7m
£73–220
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
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 22m
£32–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 52m
£37–64
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
15h 31m
£84–315
Drive 315 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Cairnryan315 mi
5h 21m
£79–114
Train via Girvan
1. Take the train from Coventry to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GirvanGlasgow Central - Girvan
9h 29m
£68–211
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
6h 41m
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
7h 34m
£71–309
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
7h 32m
£76–350
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
7h 12m
£56–138

Coventry to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

30Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.4 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Old Pier via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 52m.

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