What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Church Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Aberystwyth is 438 miles. The road distance is 331.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 40m and costs £60 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus from?

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Aberystwyth is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 781+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth by bus, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
10h 40m
£64–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
14h 11m
£49–102
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
18h 44m
Drive 329.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth329.2 mi
6h 16m
£81–117
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer 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
12h 16m
£63–186
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
9h 7m
£62–160
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
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
9h 46m
£70–172

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 435.6 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Aberystwyth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 12h 16m.

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