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How to get fromCarlisle to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 11m

  2. Drive  103.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar car 103.9 mi
    2h
    £26–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 57m
    £68–154

  4. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 47m

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 57m.

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