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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 / ...
    6h 52m
    £78–142

  2. Drive 130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar car 130.6 mi
    2h 26m
    £32–46

  3. 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
    7h 13m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 56m

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 56m.

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