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 - £65 and takes 13h 50m.

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 Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Newport to Cairnryan?

The distance between Newport and Cairnryan is 451 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 and Bus which takes 10h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Train or bus from Newport to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Newport to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £750 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Newport to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Newport to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan 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 199+ 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

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 Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
10h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 50m
£43–61
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 17m
£117–362
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Cairnryan366.8 mi
6h 58m
£92–133
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 15m
£221–703
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
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 39m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 12m
£60–141
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 29m
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
£82–260
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
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 42m

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

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.6 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Old Pier via Bristol Parkway, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 15m.

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