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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cairnryan to Manchester
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €85
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €104
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 5 h 21 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 5 h 31 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 18
- Distance
- 245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cairnryan to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cairnryan to Manchester will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
It's difficult to get from Cairnryan to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
L86939 · L87690+
W34060+
P241839:01 AM 6h12 Girvan station (GIR) 3:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) €85 1 One-way 3 transfers- L86939 · L87690+W34060+P28507
9:01 AM 7h08 Girvan station (GIR) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €85 1 One-way 3 transfers - L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063
9:00 AM 7h09 Stranraer station (STR) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €85 1 One-way 4 transfers - L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063
9:34 AM 6h35 Barrhill station (BRL) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) €85 1 One-way 4 transfers - L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063
9:34 AM 6h17 Barrhill station (BRL) 3:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) €92 1 One-way 4 transfers
- L86939 · L87369+
W849089:01 AM 5h21 Girvan station (GIR) 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €117 1 One-way 2 transfers - L86939 · L87690+W34060+W84908
9:01 AM 5h21 Girvan station (GIR) 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €104 1 One-way 3 transfers - W34160+L86966+W84912+L87378
9:52 AM 5h30 Girvan station (GIR) 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €117 1 One-way 3 transfers - L86939 · L87690+W34060+G89863
9:01 AM 5h38 Girvan station (GIR) 2:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) €92 1 One-way 3 transfers - L86958 · L87410+W33999+W84923
1:39 PM 5h43 Barrhill station (BRL) 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) €117 1 One-way 3 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cairnryan to Manchester
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Trains from Cairnryan to Manchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €99 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €99 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 5:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Cairnryan to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Cairnryan to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+P24152 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 7h59 | 4:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 6h51 | 3:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 4 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 7h09 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+W84912 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 6h22 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+G89867 | 9:00 AM Stranraer station (STR) | 6h49 | 3:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87369+W84908 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 5h21 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87690+W34060+W84908 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 5h21 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87690+G89863+W34060 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 5h38 | 2:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87690+W34060+P28507 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 7h08 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
| L86939 · L87690+W34060+P24183 | 9:01 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 6h12 | 3:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063 | 9:34 AM Barrhill station (BRL) | 6h17 | 3:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 4 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+W84912 | 9:34 AM Barrhill station (BRL) | 5h48 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+P24152 | 9:34 AM Barrhill station (BRL) | 7h25 | 4:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+G89867 | 9:34 AM Barrhill station (BRL) | 6h15 | 3:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87026 · L87702+W34063 | 9:34 AM Barrhill station (BRL) | 6h35 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 transfers | |
| L86966 · L87378+W34160+W84912 | 9:52 AM Girvan station (GIR) | 5h30 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| L86958 · L87410+W33999+W84923 | 1:05 PM Stranraer station (STR) | 6h17 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| L86958 · L87410+W33999+W84923 | 1:39 PM Barrhill station (BRL) | 5h43 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cairnryan to Manchester
Most Cairnryan to Manchester trains use the to Deansgate station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Cairnryan and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains from Cairnryan arrive at?
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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