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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cairnryan is to train and fly and line 358 bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 44m.

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 £100 - £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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 15h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £330 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Exeter to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Exeter to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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 198+ 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
12h
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
cheapest
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 44m
£58–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
15h 30m
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
19h 54m
£144–289
Drive 450.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar 450.2 mi
7h 33m
£109–157
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 15m
£70–324
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
8h 14m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
7h 11m
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 33m

Exeter to Cairnryan by train, foot, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

19h 54mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 12h

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 15h 30m. 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 15m.

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