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How to get fromAlnwick to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 25m
    £23–35

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 55m
    £78–158

  3. Drive  174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Alnwick to Cairnryancar car 174.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £44–63

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 15m
    £41–70

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 43m
    £88–174

Alnwick to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Retail Park to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Old Pier via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 43m.

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