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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct ferry between Liverpool and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Liverpool to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Cairnryan via Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cairnryan?

The distance between Liverpool and Cairnryan is 243 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Liverpool to Cairnryan?

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cairnryan bus from?

Liverpool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Liverpool to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Liverpool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Cairnryan is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 40m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 49m
£47–148
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
11h 22m
£66–100
Drive 226.6 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar 226.6 mi
4h 1m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 18m
Fly, car ferry
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 29m
£65–201

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Cairnryan via Belfast in around 11h 22m.

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