What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cartmel is 295 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Cartmel without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cartmel bus from?

Cairnryan to Cartmel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cartmel train from?

Cairnryan to Cartmel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cartmel is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cartmel bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Cartmel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cartmel train arrive?

Cairnryan to Cartmel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Cartmel is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Cairnryan to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Cairnryan to Cartmel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
7h 25m
£119–221
Drive 164.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cartmelcar 164.7 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 7m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
9h 58m
£41–66

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Quaker Meeting House via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Blackhall Road in around 9h 58m.

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