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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Haltwhistle 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 Carlisletrain train
    6h 2m
    £62–131

  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 / ...
    6h 49m
    £20–33

  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 / ...
    6h 5m

  4. Drive  122.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Haltwhistlecar car 122.2 mi
    2h 20m
    £31–44

  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 Carlisletrain train
    6h 24m
    £70–149

Cairnryan to Haltwhistle by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Haltwhistle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Westgate via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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