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 £75 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

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 18m and costs £75 - £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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Aberystwyth is 372 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 11h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m 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 Translink, depart from Cairnryan 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 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Aberystwyth is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 792+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

There are 6 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 Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
11h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
12h 10m
£69–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
14h 1m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
18h 4m
Drive 329.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberystwythcar 329.2 mi
6h 18m
£80–115
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
9h 48m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 369.7 mi
Duration: 11h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Dale House, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Aberystwyth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 12h 10m.

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