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How to get fromSilverstone to Cairnryanby train, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Silverstone to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    10h 55m
    £90–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    14h 1m
    £47–92

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Birmingham Coach StationbusS2
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    13h 58m
    £50–95

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    18h 33m
    £108–392

  5. Drive 349.2 mi

    1. Drive from Silverstone to Cairnryancar349.2 mi
    6h 3m
    £87–126

  6. Train via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Glasgow CentraltrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GirvantrainGlasgow Central - Girvan
    11h 44m
    £78–210

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
    8h 24m

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake to Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
    9h 25m

  9. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverstone Park to Rail Station approach roadbus
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
    6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
    8h 55m
    £63–194

  10. Bus, train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverstone Park to Rail Station approach roadbus
    2. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLCY - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
    6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
    9h 38m
    £130–376

  11. Line 82 bus, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cach Yard Farm to Lakebus
    2. Take the bus from Lake to Airport Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
    6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
    9h 56m
    £70–163

Silverstone to Cairnryan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Silverstone, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Silverstone Park to Old Pier via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, Milton Keynes Central, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Old Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 13h 58m.

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