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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Durham by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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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 44m
    £68–178

  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 14m
    £30–54

  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 Durhamtrain train
    7h 56m

  4. Drive 166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar car 166.5 mi
    3h 15m
    £41–59

  5. Car ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    7h 24m
    £77–367

  6. 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
    £144–224

  7. 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 Metrocentretrain train
    8h 9m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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 14m.

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