How to Travel from
Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
by Route or Car
Schedule
Manchester, Great Britain → Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
Composite routes from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
Cheapest
4 h
Car
363 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 55 min
Train, Bus
246 km.
from $228.26
8 h 10 min
246 km.
from $77.80
8 h 5 min
246 km.
from $102.93
8 h 11 min
246 km.
from $184.79
8 h 59 min
246 km.
from $76.98
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
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
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
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
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
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
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
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 Stena Terminal?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. 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 Stena Terminal?
The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan Stena Terminal is 489 km. The road distance is 364 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus from?
Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Train or bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
The best way to get from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45.65 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 8h 11m.
Where does the Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus arrive?
Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Manchester to Cairnryan Stena Terminal.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan Stena Terminal?
There are 158+ hotels available in Cairnryan Stena Terminal. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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