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How to get fromCairnryan to Sunderlandby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Sunderland by bus, train, or car

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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 48m
    £54–146

  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 / ...
    7h 30m
    £33–56

  3. Drive  173.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderlandcar car 173.1 mi
    3h 17m
    £43–62

  4. Bus, train

    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 Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain train
    7h 30m
    £67–163

  5. 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 Sunderlandtrain train
    7h 55m

  6. 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 Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 45m
    £90–159

Cairnryan to Sunderland by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Sunderland via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, and Carlisle in around 8h 45m.

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