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 - £110 and takes 13h 12m.

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 Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

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 20m.

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 9h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m 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 13h 12m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stranraer bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Cardiff to Stranraer - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
9h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 12m
£41–101
Drive 376.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stranraer376.1 mi
7h 13m
£92–133
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
7h 36m
£64–158
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
10h 8m
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 20m
£75–209
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 18m
£73–149
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
7h 47m
£88–209
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 17m
£85–214
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
10h 6m

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stranraer.

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Distance: 388.8 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 20m.

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