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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 6m
    £96–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    7h 50m
    £32–51

  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 Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    7h 24m

  4. Drive  130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car 130.8 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–48

  5. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 26m
    £71–122

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  • Distance: 233 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Ullswater via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 6m. 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 50m.

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