There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 58m£72–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 25m£31–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
7hDrive 130.8 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar 130.8 mi
2h 26m£33–47Train
- 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
7h 20m£82–141
Cairnryan to Ullswater by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Aira Force via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Ullswater is 221 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 6h 58m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Ullswater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Ullswater train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Ullswater, England?
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Aira Force via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Troutbeck Inn, and Troutbeck Hotel in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Aira Force via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- 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 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Ullswater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Ullswater train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Ullswater is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cairnryan to Ullswater.
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