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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 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 27m
    £54–157

  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 / ...
    7h 59m
    £31–55

  3. 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 24m
    £88–173

  4. Drive  166.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Washingtoncar car 166.6 mi
    3h 8m
    £41–60

  5. 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 52m
    £73–167

  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 Heworthtrain train
    8h 31m

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Galleries Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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