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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    4h 52m

  2. Drive  159.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Gatesheadcar car 159.7 mi
    3h 3m
    £40–57

  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
    6h 53m

  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 Newcastletrain train
    7h 35m
    £94–214

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    7h
    £44–103

  6. Bus via John Dobson Street

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    7h 15m

  7. 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 10m
    £73–356

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Newcastle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Newcastle Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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