How to Travel from
Greater Manchester to Cairnryan
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Greater Manchester, Great Britain → Cairnryan, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan
Composite routes from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan
Cheapest
4 h
Car
363 km.
from $19
Other
8 h 26 min
248 km.
from $161.17
9 h 36 min
248 km.
from $54.80
9 h 14 min
Train, Bus
246 km.
from $121.08
9 h 18 min
246 km.
from $181.66
10 h 23 min
248 km.
from $108.72
Route Navigator Greater Manchester - Cairnryan
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Horton Road
Horton Road, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Yew Tree Road
Yew Tree Road, 257 м
257 м
Turn left onto Claremont Road
Claremont Road, 1 km 891 м
1 km 891 м
Turn right onto Princess Road
Princess Road, 2 km 871 м
2 km 871 м
Keep left onto A57(M)
1 km 119 м
1 km 119 м
Keep right onto Dawson Street
Dawson Street, 460 м
460 м
Keep left onto Hampson Street
Hampson Street, 124 м
124 м
Continue onto Middlewood Street
Middlewood Street, 1 km 143 м
1 km 143 м
Turn sharp right onto Albion Way
Albion Way, 492 м
492 м
Turn left onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 7 km 647 м
7 km 647 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 87 м
6 km 87 м
Turn right
147 м
147 м
Turn right
39 м
39 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 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
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 Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Cairnryan?
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Rusholme Centre and arriving at Stena Terminal via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
How far is it from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
The distance between Greater Manchester and Cairnryan is 502 km. The road distance is 363.1 km.
How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan without a car?
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 26m and costs $76.09 - $326.09 .
How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cairnryan bus from?
Greater Manchester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan is to train via Preston which takes 8h 26m and costs $76.09 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Rail Station, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 36m.
Where does the Greater Manchester to Cairnryan bus arrive?
Greater Manchester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
What is the time difference between Greater Manchester and Cairnryan?
It is currently 05:44 at both, Greater Manchester and Cairnryan.
Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan?
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cairnryan is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Greater Manchester to Cairnryan.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan?
There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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