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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cairnryan?

The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan is 294 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Manchester to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairnryan bus from?

Manchester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £220 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Manchester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cairnryan is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 205+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Manchester to Cairnryan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Cairnryan by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
7h 25m
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 29m
£36–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
7h 52m
£77–201
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar 222.4 mi
3h 58m
£56–80
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 17m
£41–170
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 11m
£124–217
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
9h 23m
£53–117

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 11m.

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