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How to get fromDurham to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 12m

  2. Drive 166.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar car 166.8 mi
    3h 15m
    £41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 44m
    £148–231

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 1m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 9m

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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 9m.

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