What is the cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Sutton Coldfield and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Riland Rd and arriving at Old Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Cairnryan is 400 miles. The road distance is 295.9 miles.

How do I travel from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs £55 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 202+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Sutton Coldfield 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
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley 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 9m
£55–227
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
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 / ...
12h 57m
£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
15h 31m
£84–313
Drive 294.1 mi
1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan294.1 mi
5h 10m
£74–106
Train via Girvan
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
10h 31m
£50–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 14m
£35–62
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
7h 10m
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 3m
£76–312
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
8h 1m
£81–353
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Four Oaks to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
7h 41m
£61–151

Sutton Coldfield to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.7 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Sutton Coldfield, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sutton Coldfield to Old Pier via Lichfield Trent Valley, Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riland Rd to Old Pier via The Square Peg, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 12h 57m.

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