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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 38m
    £77–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 43m
    £31–49

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 49m

  4. Drive  174.8 mi

    1. Drive from Settle to Cairnryancar car 174.8 mi
    3h 13m
    £44–63

Settle to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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 43m.

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