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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Hawes 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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Garsdaletrain train
    7h 42m
    £109–219

  2. Drive  164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Hawescar car 164.2 mi
    3h
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 50m

  4. Bus, train

    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 33m
    £84–153

  5. Bus, train #2

    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
    8h 54m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Hawes, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Hawes via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, and Garsdale in around 7h 42m.

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