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

The cheapest way to get from York to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between York and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between York and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from York to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from York to Cairnryan?

The distance between York and Cairnryan is 332 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 6h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from York to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Cairnryan bus from?

York to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Cairnryan train from?

York to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from York to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £270 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the York to Cairnryan bus arrive?

York to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Cairnryan train arrive?

York to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from York to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Cairnryan is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from York to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

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Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from York 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 43m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
12h 43m
£52–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 12m
Drive 219.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Cairnryancar 219.5 mi
3h 59m
£54–79
Train
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 30m
£178–270
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 32m

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Distance: 330 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 30m.

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