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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Old Pier via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Newport to Cairnryan?

The distance between Newport and Cairnryan is 456 miles. The road distance is 368.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Cairnryan without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 15m and costs £80 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Newport to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Cairnryan bus from?

Newport to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Train or bus from Newport to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Newport to Cairnryan is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 15m and costs £80 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 11m.

Where does the Newport to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Newport to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newport to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Cairnryan is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Newport to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 198+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Newport to Cairnryan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Newport to Cairnryan by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
11h 15m
£81–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 11m
£44–96
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
16h 13m
£118–354
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Cairnryan366.8 mi
6h 58m
£91–131
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 20m
£224–703
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
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 Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
7h 32m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 3m
£65–143
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 Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
8h 23m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
9h 7m
£82–255
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
9h 37m

Newport to Cairnryan by train, foot, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

16h 13mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.3 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Old Pier via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Elder Avenue in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Old Pier via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 15h 11m.

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