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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 10m
    £78–144

  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 Ukn31
    7h 45m
    £30–50

  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 Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    7h 14m

  4. Drive 130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car 130.8 mi
    2h 26m
    £32–46

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 20m
    £87–162

Cairnryan to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Pooley Bridge Inn via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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