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How to get fromCairnryan to Yorkby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    5h 54m

  2. Drive 219.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Yorkcar car 219.1 mi
    3h 58m
    £54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 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 Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    11h 43m

  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 Yorktrain train
    8h 43m
    £127–384

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    9h 22m

  6. Bus, train, Steam 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 Yorktrain train
    10h 38m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Micklegate via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to York via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 43m.

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