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How to get fromCairnryan to Whitley Bayby bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay 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 28m
    £59–167

  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 46m
    £33–58

  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 24m

  4. Drive 167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Baycar car 167.3 mi
    3h 11m
    £41–59

  5. Car ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the car ferry 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 13m
    £73–360

  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 Newcastletrain train
    8h 14m
    £94–188

  7. Bus via Ayr

    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 Bath Streetbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    9h 48m
    £56–107

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Whitley Bay via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 14m.

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