What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Whitley Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Whitley Bay via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

The distance between Cairnryan and Whitley Bay is 262 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 33m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Whitley Bay bus from?

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Whitley Bay train from?

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Whitley Bay bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Whitley Bay train arrive?

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Whitley Bay is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay.

Where can I stay near Whitley Bay?

There are 1996+ hotels available in Whitley Bay.

Cairnryan to Whitley Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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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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Bus, train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 33m
£55–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
8h 2m
£31–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
7h 35m
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Baycar 167.3 mi
3h 11m
£42–61
Car ferry, train, fly
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
7h 19m
£78–352
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain
7h 31m
£67–162
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
8h 25m
£90–159

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

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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 8h 2m. 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 25m.

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