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Six ways to Travel from Birkenhead to Cairnryan

Composite routes from Birkenhead to Cairnryan

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
369 km.
from $20
Fastest
1 h 2 min
Plane
Other
4 h 9 min
Rideshare
369 km.
from $14.04
10 h 20 min
218 km.
from $98.15
8 h 28 min
219 km.
from $183.46
10 h 30 min
218 km.
from $68.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69
Bus from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

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

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21

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

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Cullybackey to York
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63
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 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Cairnryan?

The distance between Birkenhead and Cairnryan is 323 km. The road distance is 369 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 33m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Cairnryan is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Birkenhead 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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