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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Elterwater 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 25m
    £103–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 553
    9h 59m
    £27–38

  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
    9h 1m

  4. Drive  143.9 mi

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

  5. Bus, train via Glasgow

    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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 46m
    £79–142

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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Elterwater via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Britannia Inn via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 9h 59m.

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