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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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 / ...
    8h 22m
    £79–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 7m
    £29–57

  3. Drive  187 mi

    1. Drive from Clitheroe to Cairnryancar car 187 mi
    3h 32m
    £47–67

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 16m

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 7m

Clitheroe to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Park Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 7m.

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