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Chester to Cairnryan

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Eight ways to Travel from Chester to Cairnryan

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Cheapest
By car (397 km)
4 h 20 min
397 km.
from $21
Fastest
Plane from Chester (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) to Cairnryan (Belfast International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 20 min
397 km.
from $15.10
Train
8 h 10 min
242 km.
from $295.35
Train, Bus
10 h 6 min
240 km.
from $94.04
Train, bus via Carlisle
8 h 36 min
242 km.
from $156.26
Bus
13 h 25 min
242 km.
from $102
Train, Plane
8 h 28 min
241 km.
from $163.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Megabus UK

Email:
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:
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:
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 Liverpool to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21
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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$189.87

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

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
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

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Once a week

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
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 Chester to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cairnryan is to train and bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Liverpool ONE Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Chester to Cairnryan?

The distance between Chester and Cairnryan is 521 km. The road distance is 397.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Chester to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cairnryan bus from?

Chester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chester to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Chester to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs $130.43 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Chester to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Chester to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cairnryan is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Chester 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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