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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to bus via Ayr which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan Stena Terminal is 304 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal without a car is to train and Bus which takes 7h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

There are 194+ hotels available in Cairnryan Stena Terminal.

Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal - 8 ways to travel via train, and Bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
7h 8m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
9h 16m
£42–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
8h 20m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
13h 54m
£71–270
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal223.3 mi
4h
£56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 57m
£46–150
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
7h 16m
£70–339
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
7h 57m
£63–279

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.1 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stena Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 57m.

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