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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Cairnryan?

The distance between Hartlepool and Cairnryan is 282 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Hartlepool to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Cairnryan bus from?

Hartlepool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Cairnryan train from?

Hartlepool to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Cairnryan train arrive?

Hartlepool to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Cairnryan is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Hartlepool to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Hartlepool to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Train, Bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 52m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
12h 3m
£44–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 34m
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Cairnryancar 184.8 mi
3h 40m
£46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
9h 3m
£103–196

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Distance: 280.1 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Sunderland, Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartlepool to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 3m.

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