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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Durham 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 Durhamtrain train
    5h 49m
    £68–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    8h 26m
    £32–55

  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 Newcastletrain train
    7h 22m

  4. Drive  166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar car 166.5 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–60

  5. 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 Durhamtrain train
    7h 57m
    £121–190

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    9h 50m
    £51–77

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  • Distance: 264.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Durham via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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