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How to get fromSettle to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Settle 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
    7h 39m
    £48–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    11h 20m
    £37–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus923
    7h 55m

  4. Drive 174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Settle to Cairnryancar174.6 mi
    3h 13m
    £44–63

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    8h 14m
    £45–90

Settle to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Settle, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Settle to Old Pier via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Old Pier via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 11h 20m.

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