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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 52m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 28m
    £29–41

  3. Drive  199 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Cairnryancar car 199 mi
    3h 45m
    £50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    10h 35m
    £100–186

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    12h 42m
    £53–111

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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilkley to Old Pier via Shipley, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 35m.

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