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How to get fromCairnryan to Goathlandby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Grosmonttrain
    9h 35m
    £55–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11busUkn10
    10h 21m
    £47–73

  3. Drive 219.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Goathlandcar219.1 mi
    4h 30m
    £55–80

  4. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Grosmonttrain
    12h 16m
    £54–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Grosmonttrain
    12h 31m
    £66–108

  6. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus172 / ...
    13h 3m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Goathland via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, Market Place, and Egton Lane End in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Goathland via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Grosmont in around 12h 31m.

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