There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Keswick by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 29m£72–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 17m£31–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
6h 31mDrive 130.8 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Keswickcar 130.8 mi
2h 40m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 44m£79–138
Cairnryan to Keswick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Keswick is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Keswick is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Keswick is 227 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Keswick without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 6h 29m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Keswick, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Keswick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Keswick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Keswick is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Keswick, Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Keswick Park Hotel via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Keswick Park Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Cairnryan to Keswick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Keswick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Keswick is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cairnryan to Keswick.
There are 2551+ hotels available in Keswick.