Does Cairnryan have a railway station?
Getting there The nearest railway stations to Cairnryan Harbour are listed below. Train services to these stations may vary, you can use our Journey Planner to confirm your travel arrangements. You may need to pay an additional bus or taxi fare to complete your journey.
Is there a train from Northern Ireland to Scotland?
By Land and Sea. Two ferry lines link Scotland with Northern Ireland: P&O’s Cairnryan-Larne Ferry and Stena Line’s Cairnryan-Belfast Ferry. You can travel from Larne to Belfast and other destinations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by train or car.
Is there a train from Ireland to Scotland?
Sail and Rail tickets allow you to book the entire trip to Edinburgh in one go, including the ferry passage and all train journeys. Passengers must change trains to complete the entire trip. Purchase tickets online through ferry companies like Stena Line or Irish Ferries, or train ticket vendor websites like Trainline.
How do I get to the Cairnryan port?
Cairnryan ferry terminal is 5 miles from Stranraer in Scotland. From the North: Take the A77 south from Glasgow/Ayr. From the South: Take the M6/A74 to Carlisle then the A75 via Dumfries towards Stranraer. Just outside Stranraer turn right onto the A751/A77 and continue on this road to Cairnryan port.
How long is ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?
2 hours 15 minutes
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How much is a taxi from Cairnryan to Stranraer?
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Stranraer is to taxi. Taking this option will cost £15 – £19 and takes 9 min.
Can you take a boat from Ireland to Scotland?
There are 2 ferry routes operating between Northern Ireland and Scotland offering you combined total of 84 sailings per week. P&O Irish Sea operates 1 route, Larne to Cairnryan which runs 7 times daily. Stena Line operates 1 route, Belfast to Cairnryan which runs 5 times daily.
Can you see Scotland from Ireland?
The distance between the two shores is approximately 12 miles (19 km) at its closest point, and thus it is possible to see across in clear weather conditions.
Is there car parking at Cairnryan ferry terminal?
It’s easy to get to Cairnryan Port by car or by public transport. There is a large car park with over 300 spaces in front of the terminal building, with large spaces for blue badge holders. Payment for the car park may be made in cash through the pay stations or by credit card at the travel centre.
Is Cairnryan the same as Stranraer?
Cairnryan is a small village with a shop and a couple of B&B’s. However the port is also located a short distance from the Town of Stranraer (approx. 8 miles / 10 minutes away). Stranraer offers a number of hotels, guest houses, B&B’s plus shops, cafes, restaurants and petrol stations.
Is there a train from Glasgow Central to Cairnryan?
Trains from Cairnryan to Glasgow cover the 68 miles (110 km) long route with our travel partners like Scotrail. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cairnryan and arrive in Glasgow Central.
Is there a bus from Stena to Cairnryan?
Operated by Scottish Citylink, the Cairnryan to Scotland bus service departs from Cairnryan, Stena Terminal and arrives in Buchanan Bus Station. Typically 21 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
When was the village of Cairnryan established?
Cairnryan was established in the early 18th-century and quickly became an important staging post for coaches on the main road to Ayr from the south. Located around 6 miles north of Stranraer on the A77, the small village has a local shop.
Where is Cairnryan on the A77 ferry?
Located around 6 miles north of Stranraer on the A77, the small village has a local shop. Nowadays, many travellers pass through Cairnryan en route to or from Northern Ireland on the ferry.