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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 16m.

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 Old Pier via Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.

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 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m 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 train which takes 14h 29m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 16m.

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 183+ 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 10m
Bus
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
19h 16m
£65–131
Ferry, bus, 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 Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
15h 28m
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Fishguard to Cairnryancar 383.2 mi
7h 38m
£94–136
Train, bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
11h 22m
£104–218
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 29m
£159–288
Ferry, train
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 ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
15h 9m
£93–330
Train, bus, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
11h 17m
£105–207

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

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1h 47mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fishguard to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 513 mi
Duration: 13h 10m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Old Pier via Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 19h 16m.

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