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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend is to bus and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bridgend?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bridgend is 483 miles. The road distance is 392.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 53m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bridgend bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £270 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bridgend bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bridgend is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cairnryan to Bridgend.

Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 569+ hotels available in Bridgend.

Cairnryan to Bridgend - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cairnryan to Bridgend 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 Bridgend
10h 53m
£98–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
13h 46m
£45–65
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 Bridgend
17h 41m
£132–328
Drive 390.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bridgend390.7 mi
7h 38m
£99–142
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgend
12h 58m
£137–268
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon111 / ...
14h 25m
£49–104
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
7h 47m
£65–164
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 33m
£87–237
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
7h 59m
£91–372
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
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 Parkway to Bridgend
8h 16m
£68–164
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgend
9h 18m
£157–444
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
9h 29m
£92–242

Cairnryan to Bridgend by bus, foot, and train

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10h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.4 mi
Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Sarn Odeon via Buchanan Bus Station and Kingsway GD in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Bridgend via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 12h 58m.

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