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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to South Shields 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 Newcastletrain train
    5h 29m
    £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 Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    8h 9m
    £33–56

  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 31m

  4. Drive  169.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to South Shieldscar car 169.5 mi
    3h 16m
    £42–61

  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 37m
    £79–352

  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 Newcastletrain train
    8h 6m
    £80–195

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to South Shields via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange in around 8h 9m.

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