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How to get fromCairnryan to Shapby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 22m
    £42–103

  2. Drive 133.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Shapcar car 133.6 mi
    2h 29m
    £33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    7h 57m

  4. Line 358 bus, bus, line 381 bus, train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Sydney Placebus bus 381
    4. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 106
    8h 20m

Cairnryan to Shap by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Coop via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 22m.

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