What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to York?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to York is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to York?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to York is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to York. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and York?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to York. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at York via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to York?

The distance between Cairnryan and York is 332 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to York without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to York without a car is to Bus and train which takes 5h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to York?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cairnryan to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to York bus from?

Cairnryan to York bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to York?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to York is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 9h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £280 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Cairnryan to York bus arrive?

Cairnryan to York bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Cairnryan to York train arrive?

Cairnryan to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to York is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1946+ hotels available in York.

Cairnryan to York - 7 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to York by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
5h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
11h 8m
£43–151
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 33m
Drive 219.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Yorkcar 219.1 mi
3h 58m
£54–78
Car ferry, train, fly
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
4. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 51m
£80–375
Bus, train via Carlisle
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 Yorktrain
8h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
8h 42m
£174–274

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Distance: 330.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Micklegate via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to York via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 42m.

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