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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 6m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 36m
    £31–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Skipton 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 train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 25m
    £92–187

  4. Drive  189.6 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Cairnryancar car 189.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £47–68

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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Old Pier via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 36m.

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