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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York 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 49m
    £81–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 12m
    £30–42

  3. Drive  219.6 mi

    1. Drive from York to Cairnryancar car 219.6 mi
    3h 59m
    £55–79

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from York 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 24m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 25m
    £153–235

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    11h 1m

York to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 25m.

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