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 £40 - £110 and takes 16h 13m.

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 13m.

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 via Birmingham which takes 11h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 26m 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.

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 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 10 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 via Birmingham
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
11h 26m
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 13m
£44–108
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 54m
£159–299
Drive 450.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan450.2 mi
7h 29m
£111–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 46m
£138–313
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 26m
£69–177
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
7h 47m
£103–271
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 28m
£73–166
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
9h 57m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
10h 56m

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

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 11h 26m

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 13m.

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