There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
5h 55mDrive 122.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbourcar 122.5 mi
2h 19m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 14m£89–162Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Penrith and Cairnryan Harbour is 194 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour, including transfers.
Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Penrith to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Penrith to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Penrith to Cairnryan Harbour.
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