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How to get fromLake District (Land) to Cairnryanby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake District (Land) to Cairnryan by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake District (Land) to Penrith North Lakestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 51m
    £141–230

  2. Drive 139.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake District (Land) to Cairnryancar car 139.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 54m

  4. Train, bus

    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 58m

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  • Distance: 249.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Lake District (Land), England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lake District (Land) to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, then take the line 360 bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Trust car park to Old Pier via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 54m.

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