The average bus between Cairnryan and North Shields takes 17h 38m and the fastest bus takes 16h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into North Shields at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 34m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at North Shields station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
Cairnryan to North Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to North Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Cairnryan and North Shields is 228.1 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 8h 7m.