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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 an average ticket price of £109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £109, while a flight costs an average of £469.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£469 Average Price | £109 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Cairnryan
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Cairnryan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cairnryan:
A train is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cairnryan costing on average £469.
Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around £109 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£49. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 28m 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 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.
RK 84909:301h10Manchester Airport10:40City of Derry Airport£801One-way0 changes
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- RK 84909:301h10Manchester Airport10:40City of Derry Airport£801One-way0 changes
Fastest
- RK 84909:301h10Manchester Airport10:40City of Derry Airport£801One-way0 changes
Other options
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W83488 · SR550100 · M3939111:546h36Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)18:30Girvan station (GIR)£1021One-way5 changes- W33217+W83488 · SR550100 · M3939111:547h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)18:54Barrhill station (BRL)£1021One-way5 changes
- W33217+W83488 · SR550100 · M3939111:547h36Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)19:30Stranraer station (STR)£1281One-way5 changes
BA1379+BA400219:5514h20Manchester Airport10:15City of Derry Airport£3781One-way1 change- BA1373+BA400217:2016h55Manchester Airport10:15City of Derry Airport£3781One-way1 change
- BA1373+BA411817:204h25Manchester Airport21:45City of Derry Airport£4611One-way1 change
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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 £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cairnryan costing on average £469.
Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains 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 Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Cairnryan by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Cairnryan by train.
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