What is the cheapest way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Coniston to Cairnryan?

The distance between Coniston and Cairnryan is 280 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

How do I travel from Coniston to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Coniston to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Coniston to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Train or bus from Coniston to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Coniston to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 9h.

Can I drive from Coniston to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Coniston to Cairnryan is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Coniston to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 200+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Coniston to Cairnryan 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 Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 28m
£73–111
Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coniston to Cairnryan152.4 mi
2h 52m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h
£75–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Crown to Ramsden SquareX7
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
11h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Coniston to Old Pier via Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coniston to Old Pier via Keswick, Penrith Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h.

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