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How to get fromClitheroe to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clitheroe to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 54m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 4m
    £30–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 14m
    £46–158

  4. Drive 187 mi

    1. Drive from Clitheroe to Cairnryancar car 187 mi
    3h 32m
    £46–67

  5. Train, bus via Skipton

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 34m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Old Pier via Blackburn, Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 4m.

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