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 - £85 and takes 13h 57m.

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 12m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cardiff?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cardiff is 397 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 10h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m 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 via Birmingham which takes 12h 50m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £700 and takes 13h 2m.

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 18m to drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1583+ 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 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus
13h 57m
£43–83
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 50m
£46–122
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 29m
£111–225
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar 379.3 mi
7h 18m
£93–135
Train
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 Newport (S Wales)train
13h 2m
£220–691
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
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 12m
£52–146
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
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 57m
£58–137
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 11m
£69–169
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Stena 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 15m
£66–240

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 394.3 mi
Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Cardiff Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Newport (S Wales) in around 13h 2m.

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