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How to get fromCairnryan to Conistonby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Coniston 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 Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    6h 4m
    £61–141

  2. Drive 152.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Conistoncar152.7 mi
    2h 54m
    £38–55

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    6h 50m
    £61–148

  4. Bus, train via Ayr #2

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LanebusX77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    6h 48m
    £61–143

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelbusUkn31
    7h 18m
    £72–103

  6. 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    7h 35m
    £70–155

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Coniston via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Coniston via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 35m.

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