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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 7m
    £64–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    13h 57m
    £40–62

  3. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    12h 36m
    £60–109

  4. Drive  262.2 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Cairnryancar car 262.2 mi
    4h 38m
    £65–94

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Retford to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    10h 10m
    £168–264

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    11h 35m

Retford to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Square to Old Pier via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Old Pier via York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 10m.

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