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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cardiff is 463 miles. The road distance is 381.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 42m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cardiff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £290 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Cardiff is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cairnryan to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central
9h 42m
£68–289
Bus via Birmingham
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 Newhall St to Kingsway GD
14h 43m
£40–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
13h 10m
£41–59
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 Cardiff Central
16h 20m
£121–349
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff379.3 mi
7h 16m
£96–138
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 Cardiff Central
11h 47m
£107–288
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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 6m
£56–153
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 18m
£87–239
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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 34m
£59–153
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 8m
£79–304

Cairnryan to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.4 mi
Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Cardiff Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 11h 47m.

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