What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The distance between Sunderland and Cairnryan is 264 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus from?

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cairnryan train from?

Sunderland to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £190 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Cairnryan train arrive?

Sunderland to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Cairnryan is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Sunderland to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Train, Bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 24m
Drive 170.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryancar 170.8 mi
3h 21m
£42–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
8h
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
8h 16m
£79–169
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
8h 37m
£96–184

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Distance: 262.5 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 37m.

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