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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Cairnryan?

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 8m.

How far is it from Settle to Cairnryan?

The distance between Settle and Cairnryan is 189 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Settle to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Cairnryan bus from?

Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Train or bus from Settle to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Settle to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Settle to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Settle to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Settle to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Cairnryan is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Settle to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Settle 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 21m
Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Settle to Cairnryancar 174.8 mi
3h 13m
£43–62
Train
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 40m
£45–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Settle to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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 40m. 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 8m.

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