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

The cheapest way to get from Billingham to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Billingham to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Billingham and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Billingham to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Billingham Green and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Billingham to Cairnryan?

The distance between Billingham and Cairnryan is 225 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Billingham to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Billingham to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Billingham to Cairnryan bus from?

Billingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Billingham Green station.

Train or bus from Billingham to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Billingham to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £340 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Billingham to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Billingham to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Billingham to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Billingham to Cairnryan is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Billingham to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Billingham to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Billingham 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
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 33m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
10h 25m
£31–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Billingham Green to John Dobson Streetbus X10
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 46m
Drive 184.1 mi
1. Drive from Billingham to Cairnryancar 184.1 mi
3h 45m
£46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 34m
£121–337

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Map of how to get from Billingham to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Billingham Green to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billingham Green to Old Pier via Kirkdale, Thornaby, Darlington, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 34m.

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