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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grasmere 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 / ...
    7h 49m
    £78–145

  2. Drive  141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grasmere to Cairnryancar car 141.6 mi
    2h 53m
    £35–51

  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
    8h 8m

  4. Train, bus #2

    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
    8h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 56m
    £101–185

  6. Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Keswick to Penrithbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus bus 104
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 11m

Grasmere to Cairnryan by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Old Pier via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 56m.

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