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 £50 - £130 and takes 17h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cairnryan is to fly and train and line 358 bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £90 - £300.

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 Old Pier via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

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 16h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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.

Train or bus from Newquay to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Newquay to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 17h 47m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £200 - £450 and takes 17h 21m.

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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Newquay to Cairnryan by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 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
9h 11m
Bus
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 47m
£53–128
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Par to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
16h 13m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
24h 12m
£114–315
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NQY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
7h 53m
£92–298
Train
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
17h 21m
£207–443
Drive 527.8 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Cairnryan527.8 mi
8h 59m
£130–187

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Newquay to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Old Pier via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 17h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newquay to Old Pier via Par, Plymouth, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 17h 21m.

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