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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tebay to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 11m
    £142–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 26m
    £18–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 21m

  4. Drive  140.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tebay to Cairnryancar car 140.9 mi
    2h 33m
    £35–51

  5. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 48m
    £70–120

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Map of how to get from Tebay to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tebay to Old Pier via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Keys to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 26m.

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