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How to get fromKendal to Cairnryan Harbourby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Cairnryan Harbourcar car 150.2 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 17m
    £97–187

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 23m

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

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Cairnryan Harbour, 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 23m.

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