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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cairnryan to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cairnryan to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Manchester:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $432 (€353).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 20h 19m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€86) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.29 (€-19.06). The journey takes 4h 33m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cairnryan to Manchester
How to get from Cairnryan to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cairnryan to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L86967 · L87377+W33427+
P241529:00 AM7h59Stranraer station (STR)4:59 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1011One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- L86967 · L87377+W33427+P241529:00 AM7h59Stranraer station (STR)4:59 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1011One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- C14611 · C14724+W33467+G898879:01 AM4h50Girvan station (GIR)1:51 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1241One-way3 transfers
Other options
- L86967 · L87025 · L87701+P241859:34 AM6h39Barrhill station (BRL)4:13 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1091One-way4 transfers
- L86967 · L87025 · L87701+P241859:00 AM7h13Stranraer station (STR)4:13 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1091One-way4 transfers
- L86967 · L87025 · L87701+G898899:52 AM5h59Girvan station (GIR)3:51 PMDeansgate (DGT)$1241One-way4 transfers
BA1370+
BA40016:30 AM10h50City of Derry Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$4491One-way1 transfer- BA1368+BA40016:30 AM9h15City of Derry Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
- BA1378+BA40016:30 AM14h35City of Derry Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Manchester:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $432 (€353).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 20h 19m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cairnryan and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Girvan station (GIR) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Flights mostly depart from City of Derry Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Manchester by bus.
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