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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lancaster to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 43m

  2. Drive 170.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Cairnryancar car 170.9 mi
    3h 4m
    £42–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 50m
    £107–193

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 51m

  5. 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
    7h 55m

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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 55m.

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