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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 11m.

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 11m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Nottingham and Cairnryan is 438 miles. The road distance is 288.6 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 via Glasgow which takes 9h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 National Express, 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 11h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £500 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Nottingham to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Nottingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cairnryan is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 8m
Drive 287 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar 287 mi
5h 11m
£70–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
11h 55m
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)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 59m
£82–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 41m
£163–495
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 50m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
8h 17m

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 435.3 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 55m. 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 41m.

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