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How to get from Cairnryan to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cairnryan to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Manchester:
A flight is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $61 (€48).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cairnryan and Manchester as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from City of Derry Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Girvan station (GIR) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Travel with TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
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