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How to get fromNewcastle Airport (NCL) to Cairnryanby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cairnryan by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    8h 11m

  2. Drive 157.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cairnryancar car 157.1 mi
    2h 57m
    £38–55

  3. Train

    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
    8h 46m
    £99–223

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NCL to Cairnryanrideshare rideshare 157.1 mi
    2h 57m

  5. Bus

    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
    8h 51m

  6. 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 / ...
    9h 37m
    £54–112

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NCL), England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Newcastle Airport to Old Pier via Central Station, Newcastle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport Ponteland Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Eldon Square Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 51m.

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