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Sunderland to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Sunderland and Cairnryan takes 7h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Sunderland 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 10m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run once daily between Sunderland and Cairnryan. The service departs Sunderland at 3:15 AM at night, which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:25:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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: 242.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h.

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