There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Penrith by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
5h 45m£28–50Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 50m£86–164Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Penrithcar 122.3 mi
2h 18m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
6h 3m
Cairnryan to Penrith by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Penrith is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Penrith is 194 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Penrith without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cairnryan to Penrith, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Penrith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Penrith is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Penrith via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Penrith North Lakes via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Penrith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Penrith is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cairnryan to Penrith.
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