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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Nottingham and Cairnryan is 325 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Cairnryan bus from?

Nottingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £480 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Nottingham to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Nottingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cairnryan is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 30m
£43–93
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan281.3 mi
5h 22m
£69–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
8h 4m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
10h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfield
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 19m
£162–477
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
11h 27m
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 8m
£78–239

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Old Pier via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Old Pier via Chesterfield, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 19m.

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