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 38m.

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 38m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Fishguard and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, New St Station, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

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 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 51m to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Cairnryan bus from?

Fishguard to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.

Train or bus from Fishguard to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Fishguard to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Fishguard to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Fishguard to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Cairnryan is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Fishguard to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ 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 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
13h 51m
Drive 383.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fishguard to Cairnryancar 383.2 mi
7h 38m
£94–135
Ferry, bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus 740
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
15h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
18h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
14h 40m
£157–289
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
15h 9m
£95–332
Train, bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
11h 29m
Train, bus, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
11h 59m
£111–202

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

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1h 44mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.9 mi
Duration: 13h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, New St Station, Colmore Row, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 18h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Old Pier via Crewe, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 14h 40m.

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