How to Travel from
Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour
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Manchester, Great Britain → Cairnryan Harbour, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour
Composite routes from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour
Cheapest
3 h 58 min
Car
362 km.
from $19
Other
8 h 2 min
244 km.
from $161.17
8 h 10 min
244 km.
from $77.80
8 h 5 min
Train, Bus
243 km.
from $121.43
8 h 9 min
243 km.
from $181.66
8 h 59 min
244 km.
from $76.98
Route Navigator Manchester - Cairnryan Harbour
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42 м
42 м
Continue onto Aqueduct Street
Aqueduct Street, 66 м
66 м
Turn left onto Pigeon Street
Pigeon Street, 42 м
42 м
Turn right onto Laystall Street
Laystall Street, 111 м
111 м
Turn left onto Great Ancoats Street
Great Ancoats Street, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Keep left onto Swan Street
Swan Street, 239 м
239 м
Continue onto Swan Street
Swan Street, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Turn left onto Cheetham Hill Road
Cheetham Hill Road, 1 km 338 м
1 km 338 м
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Chapel Street, 1 km 266 м
1 km 266 м
Continue onto Crescent
Crescent, 7 km 713 м
7 km 713 м
Keep left onto A580 and take M61 toward Preston, Wigan, Bolton
Preston, Wigan, Bolton, M61, 3 km 927 м
3 km 927 м
Keep left onto M61 and take M61 toward Wigan, Preston
Wigan, Preston, M61, 192 km 219 м
192 km 219 м
Keep left and take A75 toward South West Scotland, Dumfries, Stranraer, Gretna
South West Scotland, Dumfries, Stranraer, Gretna, A75, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep right toward A75
A75, 2 km 768 м
2 km 768 м
Turn slight left onto A75
31 km 936 м
31 km 936 м
Continue onto A75
1 km 318 м
1 km 318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 717 м
2 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 420 м
2 km 420 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 137 м
2 km 137 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto The Glen Improvement
The Glen Improvement, 4 km 222 м
4 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Drummore Roundabout
Drummore Roundabout, 8 km 572 м
8 km 572 м
Turn right onto Maiden Row
Maiden Row, 8 km 374 м
8 km 374 м
Turn left onto A712
15 km 671 м
15 km 671 м
Turn right onto A713
95 м
95 м
Turn left onto A712
1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn right onto The Queen's Way
The Queen's Way, 28 km 591 м
28 km 591 м
Turn right onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 2 km 682 м
2 km 682 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 35 km 497 м
35 km 497 м
Turn right onto A751
3 km 770 м
3 km 770 м
Turn right onto A77
6 km 956 м
6 km 956 м
Turn left
117 м
117 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Scottish Citylink
Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Stagecoach West Scotland
Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dumfries station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Airlines
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$316.44
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Translink UK
Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Other operators
Stena Line
Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cairnryan Harbour?
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
How far is it from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan Harbour is 498 km. The road distance is 362.7 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 2m and costs $76.09 - $326.09 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour bus from?
Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Train or bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour is to train via Preston which takes 8h 2m and costs $76.09 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.
Where does the Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour bus arrive?
Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Harbour.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan Harbour?
There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan Harbour. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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