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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs £90 - £140.

How far is it from Fishguard to Cairnryan?

The distance between Fishguard and Cairnryan is 516 miles. The road distance is 385.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fishguard to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Cairnryan is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Fishguard to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 181+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan by train, bus, ferry, 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 Fishguard & Goodwick 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
13h 21m
Drive 383.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fishguard to Cairnryan383.2 mi
7h 36m
£94–136
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
15h 20m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
11h 23m
£108–220
Train
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
14h 38m
£159–288
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
5. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
14h 42m
£99–337
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
11h 22m
£112–214
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
11h 25m
£128–265

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

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 513.1 mi
Duration: 13h 21m

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

You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Old Pier via Crewe, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 14h 38m.

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