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How to get fromCairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlisleby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to CarlisletrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    3h 57m
    £26–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelbusUkn31
    5h 5m
    £21–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    5h 30m
    £38–117

  4. Drive 105.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlislecar105.3 mi
    2h 3m
    £27–38

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to CarlislebusUkn31
    5h 5m

  6. Bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    5h 36m
    £32–69

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carlisle by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Carlisle via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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