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How to get fromCairnryan to Elterwaterby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Elterwatertaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    £131–205

  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
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 553
    9h 26m
    £34–53

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus bus 104
    4. Take the taxi from Center Parcs Whinfell Forest to Elterwatertaxi taxi
    7h 39m

  4. Drive  143.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Elterwatercar car 143.9 mi
    2h 59m
    £36–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    8h 27m
    £87–162

Cairnryan to Elterwater by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to The Britannia Inn via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and bus interchange in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to The Britannia Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 9h 26m.

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