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Cairnryan to Manchester

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362 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Manchester

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Cheapest
By car (362 km)
3 h 58 min
362 km.
from $19
Fastest
Plane from Cairnryan (Belfast International Airport) to Manchester (Liverpool John Lennon Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
3 h 58 min
362 km.
from $13.77
Train via Lancaster
7 h 15 min
244 km.
from $154.93
Bus
8 h 10 min
244 km.
from $105.54
Bus, Train
7 h 55 min
244 km.
from $98.99
Train
8 h 7 min
243 km.
from $182.41
Bus via Manchester, Coach Station
8 h 48 min
244 km.
from $77.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan
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 Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$316.44
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$51.90

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$49.37
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Glasgow Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to bus via Manchester, Coach Station which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The distance between Cairnryan and Manchester is 499 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 15m and costs $76.09 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cairnryan to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Manchester bus from?

Cairnryan to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Manchester is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 15m and costs $76.09 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $45.65 - $119.57 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Manchester bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Manchester is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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