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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ullswater 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 20m
    £74–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    7h 49m
    £20–26

  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 32m

  4. Drive  130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car 130.8 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–47

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 41m
    £82–141

Cairnryan to Ullswater by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Aira Force via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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