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Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cairnryan takes 7h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

7h 52m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run twice daily between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 5:20 AM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusTranslink6h 40m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink9h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 22m.

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