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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 20m
    £80–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    7h 25m
    £21–29

  3. Train, bus

    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
    7h 22m

  4. Drive  160.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Cairnryancar car 160.2 mi
    3h 4m
    £40–58

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h
    £43–75

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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 25m.

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