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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Old Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Solihull to Cairnryan?

The distance between Solihull and Cairnryan is 384 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 9h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Solihull to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Cairnryan bus from?

Solihull to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Solihull to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which takes 13h 13m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £260 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Solihull to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Solihull to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Cairnryan is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Solihull to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Solihull to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Solihull 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 Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
9h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 22m
£33–62
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
13h 13m
£34–75
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
16h 1m
£81–313
Drive 304.5 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Cairnryan304.5 mi
5h 18m
£77–110
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 10m
£53–251
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
6h 52m
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
7h 36m
£75–355
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 7m
£71–295
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
7h 25m
£55–128

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

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Distance: 381.3 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Old Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solihull to Old Pier via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 10m.

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