Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to North Shields

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to North Shields by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 34m
    £55–143

  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
    £32–54

  3. Drive  165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to North Shieldscar car 165.8 mi
    3h 9m
    £42–60

  4. 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 27m
    £78–352

  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 26m
    £90–159

  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 54m

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to North Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to North Shields via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Monument in around 8h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There