The average bus between Stranraer and Cardiff takes 18h 30m and the fastest bus takes 17h. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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.
Buses run twice daily between Stranraer and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Cardiff station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Stranraer to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Stranraer to Cardiff bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Stranraer and Cardiff is 400.1 km. The road distance is 824 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 7m.