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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 35m

  2. Drive  129.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Cairnryancar car 129.8 mi
    2h 29m
    £33–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 22m
    £75–159

  4. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 53m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 16m

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  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aldi to Old Pier via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 22m.

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