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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Crewe and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Crewe to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Crewe to Cairnryan?

The distance between Crewe and Cairnryan is 259 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 7h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Crewe to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Cairnryan bus from?

Crewe to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Train or bus from Crewe to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Crewe to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £75 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Crewe to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Crewe to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Crewe to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Cairnryan is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Crewe to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Crewe to Cairnryan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Crewe to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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 via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 41m
Drive 247.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crewe to Cairnryancar 247.1 mi
4h 17m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 2m
£75–315
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 39m
£71–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
12h 7m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 54m
£78–219
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 41m
£82–225

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

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Crewe to Old Pier via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Stoke-on-Trent, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 7m.

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