How far is it from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff?

The distance between Ailsa Craig and Cardiff is 454 miles.

How do I travel from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff without a car is to travel and train which takes 9h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Ailsa Craig to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff by unknown, train, bus, plane, or car ferry

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Travel, train
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1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Girvan
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
9h 16m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Henrietta Street
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
13h 59m
Travel, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Girvan
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h
Travel, bus, train via Carlisle
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Henrietta Street
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 50m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Henrietta Street
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
14h 21m
Travel, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Girvan
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 7m
Travel, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Girvan
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 5m
Travel, car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Bennane Head Access Path
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 47m
Travel, car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Bennane Head Access Path
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
9h 14m
Travel, car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ailsa Craig to Bennane Head Access Path
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 25m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Ailsa Craig, South Ayrshire, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff. However, you can travel to Girvan, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ailsa Craig to Cardiff Central via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 59m.

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