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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan Portby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan Port by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    7h 17m
    £100–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 44m
    £37–68

  3. Train, bus

    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
    7h 19m

  4. Drive 158.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan Portcar car 158.2 mi
    3h
    £39–56

Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryan Port by train, foot, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 44m.

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