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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to ferry and train and car ferry which costs £50 - £310 and takes 15h 9m.

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 £95 - £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 Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

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 14h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Fishguard to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 19h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £200 - £400 and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Fishguard to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

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 123+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Fishguard to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 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
14h 16m
Ferry, train, car ferry
cheapest
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
£53–303
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 37m
£63–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 112
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
19h 18m
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Fishguard to Cairnryancar 383.2 mi
7h 38m
£95–137
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
15h 2m
£202–391
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
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 17m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus
11h 41m
£121–253
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
11h 38m
£109–288

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

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 512.9 mi
Duration: 14h 16m

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 Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 19h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Old Pier via Crewe, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 15h 2m.

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