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

The cheapest way to get from Heysham to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heysham to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Heysham and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Heysham to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Towers and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Underpass and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Heysham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Heysham and Cairnryan is 195 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heysham to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Heysham to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Cairnryan bus from?

Heysham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Train or bus from Heysham to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Heysham to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Heysham to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Heysham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Heysham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Heysham to Cairnryan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Heysham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Heysham to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Heysham to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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 Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 30m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
7h 43m
£36–133
Drive 174.6 mi
1. Drive from Heysham to Cairnryancar 174.6 mi
3h 7m
£43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
8h 29m

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Map of how to get from Heysham to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Towers to Old Pier via Bus Station, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, and Elder Avenue in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 29m.

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