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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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 20m

  2. Drive 148.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Cairnryancar car 148.6 mi
    2h 50m
    £37–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 31m
    £106–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank 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
    8h 23m

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 43m

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  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Old Pier via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 31m.

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