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

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There are 6 ways to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 54m

  2. Bus via Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 37m
    £28–57

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h
    £68–132

  4. Drive 120.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newhaven to Cairnryancar car 120.4 mi
    2h 31m
    £30–43

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 15m

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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 / ...
    6h 5m
    £32–58

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  • Distance: 130.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Newhaven, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Newhaven to Old Pier via Haymarket, Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishmarket Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 15m.

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