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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Leeds to Cairnryan?

The distance between Leeds and Cairnryan is 230 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Leeds to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cairnryan bus from?

Leeds to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Leeds to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Leeds to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cairnryan is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Leeds to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Leeds to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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 Leeds to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 6m
£27–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 26m
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryancar 215.3 mi
4h 13m
£53–77
Fly, car ferry
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 59m
£81–223
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 30m
£78–111

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 6m.

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