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

The cheapest way to get from Tulcea to Cairnryan is to train and bus and drive which costs £85 - £160 and takes 35h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcea to Cairnryan is to train and bus and drive which takes 35h 40m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Tulcea and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcea to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Tulcea and arriving at Old Pier via Bucharest, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Tulcea to Cairnryan?

The distance between Tulcea and Cairnryan is 1816 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tulcea to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 37h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 27m to get from Tulcea to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcea to Cairnryan bus from?

Tulcea to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Augustina, depart from Tulcea station.

Where does the Tulcea to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Tulcea to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Augustina, arrive at Bucharest Autogara Augustina station.

What is the time difference between Tulcea and Cairnryan?

Cairnryan is 2h behind Tulcea. It is currently 2:02 AM in Tulcea and 12:02 AM in Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Tulcea to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tulcea to Cairnryan by bus, plane, train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)OTP - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
14h 27m
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tulcea Oraş to Medgidia
2. Take the train from Medgidia to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
5. Drive from Loreburne Centre 2 to Cairnryan
35h 40m
£86–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Tulcea to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryan
35h 32m
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)OTP - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
16h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Autogara Augustina
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
37h 15m
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Bucharest Autogara Augustina
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
2d 1h
£168–286
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Brăila
2. Take the busferry from Brăila to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3d
£101–382
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry via Râmnicu Sărat
1. Take the bus from Tulcea to Brăila
2. Take the bus from Brăila to Râmnicu Sărat
3. Take the busferry from Râmnicu Sărat to Liverpool Elmway close
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
5. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3d 17h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tulcea to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cairnryan
36h 33m
£498–723

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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5h 36mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,805.1 mi
Duration: 14h 27m

What companies run services between Tulcea, Romania and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Tulcea to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bucharest Autogara Augustina, Basarab 1, Piața Iancului, Bucharest Obor, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 37h 15m.

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