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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.

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 57m and costs £50 - £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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cairnryan?

The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan is 244 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 train and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cairnryan is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 46m
£32–62
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
7h 38m
£52–140
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar 222.4 mi
3h 57m
£55–79
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
£64–189
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 30m
£65–188

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. 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 46m.

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