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

The cheapest way to get from Spalding to Cairnryan is to train and bus via Sheffield which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spalding to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £80 - £120.

How far is it from Spalding to Cairnryan?

The distance between Spalding and Cairnryan is 461 miles. The road distance is 323.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Spalding to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 8h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Spalding to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Spalding to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Spalding to Cairnryan is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Spalding to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 202+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Spalding 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 Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
8h 55m
Train, bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncaster
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 43m
£45–117
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Spalding to Lincoln Central
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Chester
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
5. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
21h 4m
£125–397
Drive 321.6 mi
1. Drive from Spalding to Cairnryan321.6 mi
5h 44m
£81–116
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to York
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 4m
£116–180
Train, bus via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Spalding to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
11h 35m
£119–445

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 458.3 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Spalding to Old Pier via Peterborough, York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 4m.

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