There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
5h£33–73Drive 104.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar 104.2 mi
2h 1m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 26m£74–164Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
5h 3m
Cairnryan to Carlisle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Carlisle via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Carlisle is 176 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carlisle is to bus which takes 5h and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Carlisle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Carlisle is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cairnryan to Carlisle.
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