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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 36m

  2. Drive 129.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Cairnryancar car 129.8 mi
    2h 29m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maryport 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 bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 44m
    £76–169

  4. Bus, train

    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 38m

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  • Distance: 204.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 36m.

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