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How to get fromKirkby Stephen to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    6h 57m
    £49–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    12h 22m
    £29–62

  3. Drive 146.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Cairnryancar146.7 mi
    2h 41m
    £37–54

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationbusS6
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    8h 2m

Kirkby Stephen to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kirkby Stephen, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Kirkby Stephen to Old Pier via Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennine Hotel to Old Pier via Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Dolphin Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 22m.

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