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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hexham to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 50m

  2. Drive 137.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hexham to Cairnryancar car 137.9 mi
    2h 38m
    £34–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 10m
    £92–203

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monument to Cranstonsbus bus 685
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 5m

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Map of how to get from Hexham to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hexham to Old Pier via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 10m.

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