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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The distance between Sunderland and Cairnryan is 190 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus from?

Sunderland to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £70 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Cairnryan is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
7h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 24m
£24–46
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
8h 44m
£74–94
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan170.8 mi
3h 20m
£42–61
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier358 / ...
9h 22m
£30–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Old Pier via Central Station, Newcastle Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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