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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 via Glasgow

    best
    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 bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 2m
    £82–168

  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
    11h 6m
    £32–60

  3. Train, bus

    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 13m

  4. Drive  189.6 mi

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

Skipton to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

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 11h 6m.

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