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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to train and fly and car ferry which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 46m.

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 18m 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 Park Place and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cairnryan?

The distance between Cardiff and Cairnryan is 397 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 11h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £290 - £450 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cairnryan is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 207+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 10 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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 23m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 46m
£56–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
13h 15m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
16h 58m
£92–227
Drive 379.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar 379.1 mi
7h 18m
£93–135
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
14h 4m
£299–442
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
8h 11m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus
8h 34m
£75–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus
9h 26m
£113–221
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, Bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
10h 10m

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

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Old Pier via Newport (S Wales), Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 14h 4m.

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