What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Cardiff Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Cardiff?

The distance between Stranraer and Cardiff is 390 miles. The road distance is 378.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Stranraer to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Cardiff bus from?

Stranraer to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Cardiff train from?

Stranraer to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Cardiff is to Bus which takes 12h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £320 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Stranraer to Cardiff bus arrive?

Stranraer to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Stranraer to Cardiff train arrive?

Stranraer to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Cardiff is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Stranraer to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Stranraer to Cardiff?

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Stranraer to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 3m
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
8h 41m
£68–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 49m
Drive 376.2 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Cardiffcar 376.2 mi
7h 15m
£92–133
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 35m
£99–242
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 20m
£177–319
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 39m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 7m
£129–274
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
£127–260
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 22m
£73–189
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 31m
£159–333

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

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Distance: 387.8 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Sophia Gardens via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Cardiff Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 10h 20m.

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