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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Penrith by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 / ...
    5h 38m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus bus Ukn31
    5h 45m
    £27–47

  3. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 50m
    £76–135

  4. Drive  122.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Penrithcar car 122.3 mi
    2h 19m
    £31–44

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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Penrith North Lakes via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Penrith via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 5h 45m.

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