What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 17h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square A via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cardigan?

The distance between Ayr and Cardigan is 444 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 39m and costs £60 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Ayr to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cardigan bus from?

Ayr to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Cardigan bus arrive?

Ayr to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cardigan is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Ayr to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Ayr to Cardigan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Cardigan by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby ClubT5
11h 39m
£63–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
9h 27m
£53–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Rose and Crown112
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
17h 21m
£57–92
Drive 352.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cardigan352.2 mi
7h 1m
£87–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
12h 32m
£73–207
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
10h 13m
£65–192
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
6. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
10h 34m
£57–175
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
11h 15m
£69–198
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
4. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
5. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
10h 34m
£94–237

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

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Distance: 441.7 mi
Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Finch Square A via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 17h 21m.

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