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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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
    7h 56m
    £115–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 46m
    £30–47

  3. Drive  221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Cairnryancar car 221.5 mi
    4h 24m
    £56–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 19m
    £165–254

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 5m

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    11h 54m
    £58–109

Wakefield to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 19m.

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