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How to get fromCairnryan to Carnforthby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carnforth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus358 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
    6h 30m
    £43–104

  2. Drive 165 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carnforthcar165 mi
    2h 56m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
    6h 46m

  4. 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 Lancastertrain
    6h 56m
    £49–99

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus181 / ...
    7h 30m

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforthtrain
    9h 40m

Cairnryan to Carnforth by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Carnforth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Carnforth via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 7h 30m.

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