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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 47m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 42m
    £44–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 59m
    £105–176

  4. Drive  222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car 222.6 mi
    3h 58m
    £56–80

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 48m
    £64–334

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 44m
    £63–95

  7. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 39m
    £67–350

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 42m.

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