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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Port Rodie via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stranraer?

The distance between Cardiff and Stranraer is 391 miles. The road distance is 378.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Cardiff to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stranraer train from?

Cardiff to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stranraer is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £270 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Stranraer train arrive?

Cardiff to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stranraer is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Stranraer?

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Cardiff to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 18m
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 20m
£41–79
Drive 376.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stranraer376.1 mi
7h 13m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Stranraer
7h 34m
£75–186
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 19m
£67–269
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 59m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 19m
£79–198
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
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 33m
£87–224
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 33m
£97–226

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stranraer.

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Distance: 388.8 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Port Rodie via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 19m.

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