What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

The distance between Cairnryan and Kirkby Stephen is 251 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Stephen?

There are 562+ hotels available in Kirkby Stephen.

Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephen
7h 27m
£52–133
Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkby Stephen146.6 mi
2h 41m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelS6
8h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelS6
8h 39m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Kirkby Stephen via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, and Kirkby Stephen in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Pennine Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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