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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 Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 56m
    £77–145

  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 Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 10m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 28m

Cumbria to Cairnryan by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Cairnryan. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Henrietta Street, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Old Pier via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, Hall, Stance 5, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 10m.

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