There are 4 ways to get from Settle to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 41mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 13m£25–35Train
- Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h£88–179Drive 174.8 mi
- Drive from Settle to Cairnryancar 174.8 mi
3h 13m£44–63
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station, Underpass and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Settle to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Settle and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Settle and Cairnryan is 189 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Settle to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Settle to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
Settle to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.
The best way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 10h 13m.
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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 13m.
Train from Settle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Settle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Settle to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Cairnryan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Settle to Cairnryan.
There are 213+ hotels available in Cairnryan.