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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 $148 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $148, while a flight costs an average of $580.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$148 Average price Cheapest | $580 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Cairnryan to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Cairnryan to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Manchester:
A train is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $580.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$67. The journey takes 4h 56m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM 1h05 Cairnryan 4:05 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 1h05 Cairnryan 4:05 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 1h05 Cairnryan 4:05 PM Manchester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 4h45 Cairnryan 6:45 PM Manchester $537 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Manchester:
A train is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cairnryan to Manchester costing on average $580.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from City of Derry Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Girvan station (GIR) and arrive in Deansgate (DGT).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
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