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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 Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 51m
    £79–142

  2. Drive 130.8 mi

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

  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
    7h 7m

  4. 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 9m
    £89–167

  5. 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 9m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Longthwaite road end via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, 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 9m.

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