There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Cardigan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
12h 4m£150–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
16h 10m£66–133Drive 352.1 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Cardigancar 352.1 mi
7h 3m£87–126Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
9h 48mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
13h 2m£146–267Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
13h 4m£204–355Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
10h 33m£99–210Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
11h 7mTrain, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
11h 52m£117–264
Ayr to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cardigan is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Glasgow, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Ayr and Cardigan is 445 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 4m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Ayr to Cardigan, including transfers.
Ayr to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cardigan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cardigan is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £200 - £360 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Finch Square C via Glasgow, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Ship Inn via Glasgow Central, Crewe, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Cardigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Cardigan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cardigan is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Ayr to Cardigan.
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