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How to get fromNewcastle to Cairnryanby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle to Cairnryan by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Newcastle to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 9m
    £38–239

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    5h 58m

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  • Distance: 90.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Newcastle, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Cairnryan via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 5h 58m.

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