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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 20h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 8h 59m and costs £130 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

How far is it from Newquay to Cairnryan?

The distance between Newquay and Cairnryan is 514 miles. The road distance is 530.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 45m and costs £160 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Newquay to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Cairnryan bus from?

Newquay to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.

Where does the Newquay to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Newquay to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Cairnryan is 531 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Newquay to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 197+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Newquay to Cairnryan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Newquay to Cairnryan by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 44m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier358 / ...
20h 41m
£75–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier358 / ...
17h 45m
£169–431
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
18h 49m
Drive 527.8 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Cairnryan527.8 mi
8h 59m
£131–189
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
11h 50m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
11h 43m
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pier
11h 4m
£98–376

Newquay to Cairnryan by bus and train

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17h 45mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 18h 49m.

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