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There are 5 ways to get from Whitley Bay 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 38m
    £42–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 47m
    £22–31

  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 20m

  4. Drive  167.5 mi

    1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Cairnryancar car 167.5 mi
    3h 12m
    £43–61

  5. 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 3m
    £89–160

Whitley Bay to Cairnryan by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Old Pier via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 3m.

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