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

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Cairnryan?

The distance between Alnwick and Cairnryan is 221 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Cairnryan bus from?

Alnwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Alnwick to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Alnwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Cairnryan is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Alnwick to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
6h 7m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
10h 39m
£26–54
Train
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 57m
£49–202
Drive 174.2 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Cairnryan174.2 mi
3h 27m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
7h 30m
£39–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
8h 33m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alnwick to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Old Pier via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 30m.

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