What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Wales is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Wales is to bus and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Wales. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Cardiff Central via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Wales?

The distance between Cairnryan and Wales is 397 miles. The road distance is 381.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Wales without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Cairnryan to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Wales bus from?

Cairnryan to Wales bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Wales?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Wales is to bus which takes 14h 12m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £310 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Wales bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Wales bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Wales train arrive?

Cairnryan to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Wales is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Cairnryan to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1724+ hotels available in Wales.

Cairnryan to Wales - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Wales by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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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 55m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
14h 12m
£58–101
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 31m
£111–256
Drive 379.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar 379.3 mi
7h 19m
£94–135
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 45m
£146–309
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
6h 50m
£58–166
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus
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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
7h 22m
£71–179
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
8h 27m
£58–185

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

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Distance: 394.3 mi
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Wales?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Cardiff Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 11h 45m.

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