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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cairnryan to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £75, while a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 133 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£75 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £75 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-46.81. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Carlisle from Cairnryan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cairnryan to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 19:084h37Cairnryan23:45Carlisle£341One-way0 changes
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- 19:084h37Cairnryan23:45Carlisle£341One-way0 changes
Fastest
- 19:084h37Cairnryan23:45Carlisle£341One-way0 changes
Other options
- 8:004h37Cairnryan12:37Carlisle£511One-way0 changes
- 9:004h37Cairnryan13:37Carlisle£521One-way0 changes
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cairnryan and Carlisle as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Carlisle by train.
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