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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    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 Newcastletrain train
    5h 39m
    £40–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    8h 13m
    £20–35

  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 Newcastletrain train
    8h 24m
    £79–186

  4. Drive  166.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Washingtoncar car 166.6 mi
    3h 8m
    £42–61

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain train
    6h 48m
    £43–78

  6. 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 Newcastletrain train
    8h 6m

Cairnryan to Washington by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to South Hylton via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Galleries Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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