There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Silloth by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Annantrain
- Take the taxi from Annan to Sillothtaxi
6h 24m£229–314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Solway Streetbus 400
7h 6m£28–47Drive 124.7 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Sillothcar 124.7 mi
2h 29m£31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Solway Streetbus 400
7h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Silloth is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Silloth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Silloth. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Solway Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Silloth is 193 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Silloth without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs £220 - £320.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cairnryan to Silloth, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Silloth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Silloth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Silloth is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cairnryan to Silloth.
There are 581+ hotels available in Silloth.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Silloth, England?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Solway Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Annan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
Auberge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1461 207 676
Big D Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1461 201 111
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