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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 44m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 17m
    £39–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    8h 27m
    £90–158

  4. Drive  170.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryancar car 170.8 mi
    3h 21m
    £43–63

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  • Distance: 189.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 17m.

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