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How to get fromCairnryan to Whitbyby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitby by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    8h 41m
    £60–109

  2. Drive 218 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitbycar car 218 mi
    4h 22m
    £53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 38m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    11h 17m
    £75–120

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    11h 18m

Cairnryan to Whitby by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Boyes via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Whitby via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Darlington in around 11h 17m.

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