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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York 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
    7h 42m
    £83–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 18m
    £44–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 38m

  4. Drive  203.1 mi

    1. Drive from Harrogate to Cairnryancar car 203.1 mi
    4h
    £51–73

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 59m
    £157–253

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 14m

Harrogate to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Old Pier via York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Old Pier via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 18m.

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