The average bus between Cardiff and Cairnryan takes 17h 27m and the fastest bus takes 17h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Cardiff and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Cardiff and Cairnryan is 407.4 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 53m.