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Compare train and flight for Manchester to Cairnryan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cairnryan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 245 km
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£232 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Cairnryan
How to get to Cairnryan from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Cairnryan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:404h35Manchester10:15Cairnryan£4111One-way0 changes
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- 5:404h35Manchester10:15Cairnryan£4111One-way0 changes
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- 5:404h35Manchester10:15Cairnryan£4111One-way0 changes
Other options
- 13:007h45Manchester20:45Cairnryan£4181One-way0 changes
- 6:4514h00Manchester20:45Cairnryan£4901One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Manchester to Cairnryan
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cairnryan:
A train is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cairnryan costing on average £232.
Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Cairnryan as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in City of Derry Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Girvan station (GIR).
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Cairnryan by flight.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cairnryan by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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