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

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 10m

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryancar car 141.6 mi
    2h 42m
    £35–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven 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 train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 33m
    £90–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 51m

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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Old Pier via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 33m.

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