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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Lancastertrain train
    7h 25m
    £121–221

  2. Drive 164.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cartmelcar car 164.7 mi
    3h 5m
    £41–58

  3. 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
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 7m

  4. Bus, train via Glasgow

    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 train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 8m
    £49–87

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Cartmel via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 7h 25m.

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