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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick is to bus via Ayr which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Retail Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Alnwick?

The distance between Cairnryan and Alnwick is 214 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Alnwick bus from?

Cairnryan to Alnwick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick is to Bus which takes 6h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Alnwick bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Alnwick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Alnwick?

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

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1936+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Cairnryan to Alnwick - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 20m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 27m
£29–56
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 39m
£60–101
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Alnwickcar 174.1 mi
3h 27m
£43–62

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Alnwick.

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Retail Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Alnwick via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Alnmouth in around 6h 39m.

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