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How to get fromStranraer to Cardiffby bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Cardiff by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 45m

  2. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 20m
    £74–215

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    12h 47m
    £77–163

  4. Drive 376.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Cardiffcar car 376.2 mi
    7h 15m
    £91–131

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 24m
    £93–212

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 53m
    £184–326

  7. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 34m

  8. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 23m
    £75–194

  9. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 54m
    £130–256

  10. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    8h 49m
    £82–257

  11. Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 46m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Cardiff Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 9h 53m.

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