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How to get fromCairnryan to Darlingtonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 36m
    £74–198

  2. Drive 175.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Darlingtoncar car 175.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £43–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Darlingtontrain train
    7h 49m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain train
    8h 15m
    £156–249

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    8h 20m
    £50–118

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    9h 33m

Cairnryan to Darlington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Darlington via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Dolphin Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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