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How to get fromCairnryan to Yorkby bus, train, car, car ferry, or 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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  1. Bus, train

    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 Yorktrain train
    5h 49m
    £93–228

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    9h 18m
    £40–71

  3. Drive 219.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Yorkcar car 219.1 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–77

  4. Car ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    7h 43m
    £83–373

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Yorktrain train
    8h 27m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain train
    8h 42m
    £176–279

  7. Bus, train via Carlisle #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 bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    10h 11m

Cairnryan to York by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 18m. 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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