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How to get fromCairnryan to Bowness-on-Windermereby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 14m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    8h 44m
    £32–53

  3. 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 49m
    £103–195

  4. Drive 149.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 149.5 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–53

  5. Bus, train via Penrith

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    8h 16m

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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to St Martins Church via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Thwaite Lane in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Fold Head via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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