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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 37m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 2m
    £42–73

  3. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 34m
    £50–72

  4. Drive  189.7 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Cairnryancar car 189.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £47–68

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    9h 19m
    £101–178

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Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Middlesbrough to Old Pier via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 19m.

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