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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Cairnryan?

The distance between Sheffield and Cairnryan is 268 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Cairnryan bus from?

Sheffield to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which takes 11h 28m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Sheffield to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Cairnryan is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Sheffield to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Sheffield to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 21m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 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 / ...
11h 28m
£45–77
Drive 244 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryancar 244 mi
4h 49m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 16m
£72–200
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 44m
£83–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
11h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 29m
£71–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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

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

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Old Pier via Stockport, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 44m.

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