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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Cairnryan Port 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 17m

  2. Drive  103.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryan Portcar car 103.1 mi
    1h 58m
    £26–38

  3. 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 39m
    £55–115

  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
    6h 21m

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Cairnryan Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Cairnryan Port. However, you can take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, then take the line 360 bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Girvan, and Rail Station in around 5h 39m.

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