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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster 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 33m
    £105–192

  2. Drive 165.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ulverston to Cairnryancar car 165.5 mi
    3h 13m
    £41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 55m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Stationbus bus X6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 6m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Stationbus bus X6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    11h 8m

Ulverston to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Kiosk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 8m.

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