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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard is to drive which takes 7h 39m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Fishguard?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Haverfordwest Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Fishguard?

The distance between Cairnryan and Fishguard is 515 miles. The road distance is 385.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 59m to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Fishguard bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Fishguard?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 34m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Fishguard bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Fishguard?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Fishguard is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Cairnryan to Fishguard.

Where can I stay near Fishguard?

There are 948+ hotels available in Fishguard.

Cairnryan to Fishguard - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard by bus, train, busferry, 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 Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
13h 59m
Bus
cheapest
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 Bus Stationbus 112
17h 34m
£60–106
Bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
14h 21m
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 740
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
14h 37m
Drive 383.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Fishguardcar 383.7 mi
7h 39m
£93–134
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
14h 49m
£161–309
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
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
10h 44m
£70–186
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
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
11h 30m
£77–177

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

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1h 33mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Fishguard.

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Distance: 512.1 mi
Duration: 13h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Fishguard & Goodwick via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 17h 34m.

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