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

The cheapest way to get from Redcar to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redcar to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £75.

How far is it from Redcar to Cairnryan?

The distance between Redcar and Cairnryan is 310 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redcar to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus via Edinburgh which takes 7h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Redcar to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Train or bus from Redcar to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Redcar to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 9h 11m.

Can I drive from Redcar to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Redcar to Cairnryan is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Redcar to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Redcar to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Redcar 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
7h 31m
Drive 198.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Redcar to Cairnryancar 198.4 mi
3h 54m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 43m
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
9h 11m
£77–103
Train, bus
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
9h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Redcar to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 308.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Redcar Central to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Middlesbrough, Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redcar Central to Old Pier via Darlington, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 11m.

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