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 £50 - £85 and takes 12h 35m.

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 24m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Old Pier via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Nottingham and Cairnryan is 438 miles. The road distance is 283.1 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 8h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan is to bus via Manchester which takes 11h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £470 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Nottingham to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Nottingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cairnryan is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Nottingham to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan 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 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
8h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
12h 35m
£51–82
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 50m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
15h 44m
£84–192
Drive 281.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar 281.5 mi
5h 24m
£69–100
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 10m
£159–469
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 4m
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
£77–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h 34m
£60–165

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 435.4 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Old Pier via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 50m. 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 10m.

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