There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Tebay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 22m£146–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 13m£28–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 59mDrive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Tebaycar 140.7 mi
2h 32m£35–51Bus, train via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
8h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Tebay is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Tebay is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Tebay. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cross Keys via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Tebay. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Tebay is 270 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Tebay without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Tebay, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Tebay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Tebay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Tebay is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Tebay, England?
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Tebay via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cross Keys via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Tebay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Tebay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Tebay is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cairnryan to Tebay.
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