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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 15m
    £15–21

  2. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 36m
    £55–116

  3. Drive  103.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar car 103.9 mi
    2h
    £26–37

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 20m

Carlisle to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 15m.

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