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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Old Pier via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cairnryan?

The distance between Exeter and Cairnryan is 477 miles. The road distance is 452.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Exeter to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cairnryan bus from?

Exeter to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £330 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Exeter to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Exeter to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cairnryan is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Exeter to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Exeter to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
16h 15m
£45–117
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
20h 31m
£155–291
Drive 450.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar 450.2 mi
7h 33m
£111–160
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
13h 13m
£72–323
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
7h 27m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
8h 24m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
8h 37m
£67–161
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus
10h 31m

Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 11h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Old Pier via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 13m.

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