There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
7h 38mDrive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Cairnryancar 174.2 mi
3h 11m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 44m£159–247Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 52mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dolphin Centre and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Richmond and Cairnryan is 304 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus via Edinburgh which takes 7h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Richmond to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Richmond to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Richmond to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cairnryan is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Richmond, North Yorkshire, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Market Place to Old Pier via Town Hall, Darlington, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dolphin Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 52m.
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Richmond to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cairnryan is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Richmond to Cairnryan.
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