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Sunderland to Cairnryan

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Sunderland, Great Britain → Cairnryan, Great Britain

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Six ways to Travel from Sunderland to Cairnryan

Composite routes from Sunderland to Cairnryan

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sunderland Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from John Dobson Street - Laing Art Gallery to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dumfries station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Newcastle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to bus which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The distance between Sunderland and Cairnryan is 425 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 25m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus from?

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $46.74 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $369.57 and takes 9h.

Where does the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Cairnryan is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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