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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Cairnryan?

The distance between Preston and Cairnryan is 273 miles. The road distance is 192.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Preston to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cairnryan bus from?

Preston to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Preston to Cairnryan is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cairnryan is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Preston to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Preston to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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 Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
5h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 15m
£27–57
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 44m
£39–138
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
14h 50m
£77–264
Train, bus via Girvan
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
7h 2m
£30–129
Drive 191.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan191.3 mi
3h 23m
£48–69

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 271.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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