What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Ulverston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kiosk via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Ulverston?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Ulverston via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

The distance between Cairnryan and Ulverston is 285 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Ulverston without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 7h 22m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Ulverston bus from?

Cairnryan to Ulverston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Ulverston train from?

Cairnryan to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ulverston is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Ulverston bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Ulverston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Ulverston train arrive?

Cairnryan to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Ulverston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Ulverston is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Ulverston.

Where can I stay near Ulverston?

There are 2612+ hotels available in Ulverston.

Cairnryan to Ulverston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
7h 22m
£99–182
Drive 165.6 mi
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1. Drive from Cairnryan to Ulverstoncar 165.6 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
7h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
7h 36m
£108–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
9h 47m
£41–65

Cairnryan to Ulverston by bus and train

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Distance: 283.3 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Ulverston via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Kiosk via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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