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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 Glasgow

    best
    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 bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 58m
    £73–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 27m
    £34–52

  3. Train, bus

    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 24m

  4. Drive  150 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Cairnryancar car 150 mi
    2h 46m
    £37–54

Kendal to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 27m.

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