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

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There are 6 ways to get from Knaresborough 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 29m

  2. Drive 207.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knaresborough to Cairnryancar car 207.2 mi
    3h 43m
    £51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 34m

  4. 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 54m
    £183–302

  5. 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 28m

  6. 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
    11h 8m

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  • Distance: 346.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Bond End to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Starbeck Crossing, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Knaresborough to Old Pier via York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 54m.

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