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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 51m
    £93–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    12h 22m
    £36–57

  3. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 48m
    £58–109

  4. Drive  231.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Cairnryancar car 231.4 mi
    4h 36m
    £57–83

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 22m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    10h 2m
    £110–195

Barnsley to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Old Pier via Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 2m.

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