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How to get fromCairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlisleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 1m
    £26–48

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 28m
    £74–175

  3. Drive 105.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlislecar car 105.3 mi
    2h 4m
    £26–37

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    5h 5m

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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Carlisle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 28m.

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