What is the cheapest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Settle to Cairnryan?

The distance between Settle and Cairnryan is 262 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

How do I travel from Settle to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Settle to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 7h 40m and costs £90 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Settle to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Settle to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Cairnryan bus from?

Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Settle to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Settle to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Cairnryan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Settle to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Settle to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
7h 40m
£91–191
Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Settle to Cairnryancar 174.8 mi
3h 13m
£43–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 44m

Settle to Cairnryan by train and bus

4Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Settle, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 44m.

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