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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Skipton 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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
    8h 7m
    £83–172

  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 Stationbus bus Uk030
    10h 48m
    £31–59

  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 Skiptontrain train
    8h 10m

  4. Drive  189.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Skiptoncar car 189.4 mi
    3h 33m
    £47–68

  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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
    8h 28m
    £91–190

Cairnryan to Skipton by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Skipton via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station Stand 4 via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 10h 48m.

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