There are 5 ways to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, Bus
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 59m£13–35Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 56m£59–102Drive 120.4 mi
- Drive from Newhaven to Cairnryancar 120.4 mi
2h 31m£31–44Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
6h 5m£37–58Bus
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 39m£25–49
Newhaven to Cairnryan by tram, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan is to train and Bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Fishmarket Square and arriving at Old Pier via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Newhaven and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Newhaven and Cairnryan is 131 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £13 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Newhaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Newhaven to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Newhaven to Cairnryan is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.
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 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishmarket Square to Old Pier via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Newhaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Newhaven to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newhaven to Cairnryan is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Newhaven to Cairnryan.
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