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 £50 - £90 and takes 14h 24m.

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 which takes 7h 10m and costs £85 - £210.

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 14h 24m.

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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m 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 14h 24m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £280 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 1494+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cairnryan to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 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 station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 55m
Bus
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 Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
14h 24m
£53–90
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
£119–347
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff379.3 mi
7h 16m
£94–135
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
£103–272
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 10m
£56–152
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 10m
£87–209
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
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 57m
£62–155
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 9m
£79–308

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

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Cardiff.

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Distance: 394.4 mi
Duration: 10h 55m

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 14h 24m. 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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