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Cairnryan to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Cairnryan and Cardiff takes 19h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cairnryan to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h
Duration
507 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Cairnryan to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Cairnryan and Cardiff. The service departs Cairnryan at 6:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Cardiff at 13:15:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus19h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus19h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus19h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus19h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus19h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 507.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cardiff - North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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