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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 34m
    £76–135

  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 Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 59m
    £32–51

  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
    6h 48m

  4. Drive  150.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kendalcar car 150.8 mi
    2h 48m
    £38–54

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 55m
    £82–152

Cairnryan to Kendal by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Kendal via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Shakespeare Inn via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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