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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h
    £66–149

  2. Drive 104.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car 104.2 mi
    2h
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 5m

  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 7m

  5. 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 26m
    £76–174

Cairnryan to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Halston Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Carlisle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 26m.

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