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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 Carlisle

    best
    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 46m

  2. Drive  165.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ulverston to Cairnryancar car 165.5 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–60

  3. Train

    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 train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 52m
    £99–181

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ulverston to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 2m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 56m

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Map of how to get from Ulverston to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ulverston to Old Pier via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 52m.

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