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

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There are 10 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 44m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus bus 216 / ...
    14h 12m
    £62–113

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    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 bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 8m

  4. Drive  376.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Cardiffcar car 376.2 mi
    7h 16m
    £93–134

  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 29m
    £82–196

  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 51m
    £164–267

  7. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 59m
    £100–243

  8. 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
    £113–221

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

    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 25m
    £81–213

  10. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 48m
    £173–489

Stranraer to Cardiff by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Cardiff Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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