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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Old Pier via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cairnryan?

The distance between Cardiff and Cairnryan is 398 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cairnryan bus from?

Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cairnryan is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 195+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 12m
£43–87
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
16h 27m
£117–357
Drive 379.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan379.1 mi
7h 16m
£94–135
Train, bus via Preston
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
11h 7m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 52m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 56m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
8h 22m
£72–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
9h 21m
£84–214

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 395.2 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Old Pier via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 16h 12m.

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