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

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

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  1. Train, Bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
    6h 36m
    £42–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 34m
    £23–32

  3. Train, bus

    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 24m

  4. Drive  169.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Cairnryancar car 169.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £42–61

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 57m
    £65–151

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    9h 4m
    £89–160

South Shields to Cairnryan by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 34m.

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