What is the cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Main Street, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Cairnryan?

The distance between Whitehaven and Cairnryan is 230 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.

How do I travel from Whitehaven to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 7h 9m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Whitehaven to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Cairnryan bus from?

Whitehaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Cairnryan is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Whitehaven to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
7h 9m
£78–169
Drive 141.6 mi
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1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryancar 141.6 mi
2h 42m
£35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 4m

Whitehaven to Cairnryan by train and bus

4Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Main Street, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 4m.

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