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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 54m

  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
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    7h 55m
    £32–53

  3. 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
    £91–202

  4. Drive 141 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitehavencar car 141 mi
    2h 44m
    £35–50

  5. Bus, train via Main Street

    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 Main Streetbus bus 600
    8h 1m

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  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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 Ferry Terminal to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 55m.

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