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How to get fromStockton-on-Tees to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton 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 29m

  2. Drive 183 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Cairnryancar car 183 mi
    3h 43m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 58m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    9h 12m
    £113–212

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Map of how to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bishopton House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stand 11, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 12m.

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