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How to get fromSouth Shields to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    8h 12m

  2. Drive 169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Cairnryancar car 169.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £42–60

  3. Train

    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
    8h 47m
    £98–223

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 5m

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  • Distance: 187.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Old Pier via Central Station, Newcastle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 5m.

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