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There are 4 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 32m
    £89–157

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 50m
    £34–52

  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 59m

  4. Drive  165.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ulverston to Cairnryancar car 165.5 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–61

Ulverston to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Ulverston to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Old Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ulverston to Old Pier via Lancaster, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 59m.

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