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How to get fromWhitley Bay to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 15m

  2. Drive 167.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Cairnryancar car 167.5 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–59

  3. 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
    8h 58m
    £95–188

  4. Bus

    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

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Map of how to get from Whitley Bay to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

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 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 47m.

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