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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Cairnryan is 225 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Cairnryan bus from?

Middlesbrough to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Cairnryan is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Middlesbrough to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 20m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
9h 34m
£20–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
8h 25m
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Cairnryancar 189.7 mi
3h 42m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 59m
£76–107

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Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 223.4 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Old Pier via Darlington, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 59m.

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