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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitehaven 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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    6h 55m
    £67–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    7h 53m
    £24–35

  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
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    6h 57m

  4. Drive  141 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitehavencar car 141 mi
    2h 44m
    £35–51

  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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    7h 16m
    £75–159

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    8h 8m

Cairnryan to Whitehaven by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Whitehaven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Duke Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 7h 53m.

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