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 - £110 and takes 16h 30m.

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 29m 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 Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 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 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m 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 FlixBus, 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 30m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £330 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Exeter to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Exeter to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 29m to drive from Exeter to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 197+ 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 Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
12h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 30m
£47–102
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
19h 57m
£158–433
Drive 450.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan450.2 mi
7h 29m
£111–160
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 9m
£112–329
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
8h 3m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 24m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 33m
£72–173
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
10h 15m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Old Pier via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 16h 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 9m.

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