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Gateshead to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gateshead and Cairnryan takes 13h 19m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 19m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gateshead to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run twice daily between Gateshead and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTranslink18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressTranslink8h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Cairnryan? 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.

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  • Distance: 230.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 10m.

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