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 £60 - £110 and takes 13h 56m.

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 £65 - £190.

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 Ferry Terminal and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cardiff is 402 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 via Preston which takes 10h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m 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 Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cardiff train from?

Cairnryan to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £290 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Cardiff train arrive?

Cairnryan to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Cardiff is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Preston
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hospitalbus 500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
13h 56m
£62–110
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 25m
£115–239
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar 379.3 mi
7h 19m
£95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 19m
£163–289
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
5. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 15m
£243–372
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 6m
£67–181
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
7h 30m
£95–441
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 39m
£79–188
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 7m
£94–264

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Distance: 399.7 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Cardiff Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 11h 19m.

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