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How to get fromCairnryan to North Shieldsby bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Newcastletrain train
    5h 29m
    £60–167

  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 / ...
    7h 44m
    £32–58

  3. Drive 165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to North Shieldscar car 165.8 mi
    3h 9m
    £41–59

  4. Car ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the car ferry 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 21m
    £73–360

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    8h 15m
    £94–188

  6. Bus, train, line 301 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Interchange to Albion Road - Upper Camden Streetbus bus 301
    8h 45m

  7. 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 26m
    £56–107

Cairnryan to North Shields by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and North Shields, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to North Shields via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Monument in around 8h 15m.

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