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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitley Bay 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 36m
    £41–118

  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 17m
    £20–35

  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 43m

  4. Drive  167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitley Baycar car 167.3 mi
    3h 11m
    £42–61

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain train
    7h 29m
    £66–150

  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 29m
    £89–159

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Hillheads Road-Railway Inn via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 8h 17m. 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 29m.

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