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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 15m

  2. Drive 150 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Cairnryancar car 150 mi
    2h 46m
    £37–53

  3. 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
    7h 20m
    £95–176

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 23m

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Map of how to get from Kendal to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Old Pier via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 20m.

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