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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Yorktrain train
    7h 58m
    £80–169

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    11h 34m
    £33–49

  3. 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 Yorktrain train
    9h 27m
    £169–266

  4. Drive  197.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Thirskcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 37m
    £49–71

  5. Bus, train, Steam 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    12h 44m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    13h 9m
    £50–104

Cairnryan to Thirsk by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Thirsk via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, York, and Thirsk in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Market Place via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 11h 34m.

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