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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    8h 5m
    £75–195

  2. Drive 186.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Clitheroecar car 186.8 mi
    3h 32m
    £47–68

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    8h 41m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    8h 31m
    £88–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 46m

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
    10h 4m

Cairnryan to Clitheroe by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest 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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Park Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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