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

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There are 4 ways to get from Keswick 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 6m
    £76–141

  2. Drive  131.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keswick to Cairnryancar car 131.3 mi
    2h 38m
    £33–47

  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
    7h 26m

  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
    7h 57m

Keswick to Cairnryan by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Keswick to Cairnryan. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 26m.

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