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How to get fromCairnryan to Clitheroeby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 Prestontrain
    8h 8m
    £43–133

  2. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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 Prestontrain
    8h 19m

  3. Drive 186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Clitheroecar186.8 mi
    3h 31m
    £47–67

  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 Prestontrain
    8h 34m
    £49–128

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    8h 46m

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle #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 Skiptontrain
    10h 3m

Cairnryan to Clitheroe by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Clitheroe via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Park Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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