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How to get fromHexham to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    6h 49m
    £38–141

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 44m
    £28–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    7h 23m
    £41–89

  4. Drive 137.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hexham to Cairnryancar137.9 mi
    2h 38m
    £35–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus923
    9h 17m

Hexham to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hexham, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hexham to Old Pier via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle Coach Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 17m.

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