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

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

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.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Aberystwyth is 463 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 train which takes 12h 8m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m 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 train which takes 12h 8m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

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 778+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

Q: 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 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
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 Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 8m
£69–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
5. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
14h 50m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
16h 52m
£102–273
Drive 329.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth329.2 mi
6h 16m
£83–119
Bus and ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast Stena Line Terminus923
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 30m
Bus, 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 45m
£73–172

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

12h 8mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.2 mi
Duration: 12h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Aberystwyth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park, and Eldon Square 1 in around 14h 50m.

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