How to Travel from
Cardiff to Cairnryan
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Cardiff, Great Britain → Cairnryan, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Cairnryan
Composite routes from Cardiff to Cairnryan
Cheapest
7 h 17 min
Car
610 km.
from $33
Other
11 h 31 min
Train, Bus
404 km.
from $319.09
13 h 54 min
405 km.
from $106.37
7 h 49 min
Train, Plane
406 km.
from $142.29
11 h 52 min
406 km.
from $282.70
13 h 59 min
405 km.
from $751.04
14 h 55 min
406 km.
from $120.02
7 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
406 km.
from $120.74
8 h 27 min
Train, Plane
406 km.
from $152.70
9 h 24 min
Train, Plane
406 km.
from $248.22
9 h 53 min
Train, Plane
406 km.
from $272.29
Route Navigator Cardiff - Cairnryan
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47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 250 м
250 м
Turn left onto Kingsway
Kingsway, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes
Boulevard de Nantes, 2 km 718 м
2 km 718 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Llanedeyrn Interchange
Llanedeyrn Interchange, 4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A48(M)
4 km 969 м
4 km 969 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
7 km 147 м
7 km 147 м
Keep left onto M4 and take A4051 toward Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon
Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon, A4051, 1 km 513 м
1 km 513 м
Keep left and take A4051 North toward Cwmbran
Cwmbran, A4051 North, 3 km 529 м
3 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodlands roundabout
Woodlands roundabout, 427 м
427 м
Keep left
2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Turnpike Road
Turnpike Road, 1 km 385 м
1 km 385 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Croesyceiliog Bypass
Croesyceiliog Bypass, 2 km 62 м
2 km 62 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 640 м
2 km 640 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 616 м
2 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A4042
2 km 693 м
2 km 693 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 12 km 670 м
12 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A40
257 м
257 м
Keep left onto A465
35 km 279 м
35 km 279 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Belmont Road
Belmont Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
Continue onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 963 м
1 km 963 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Edgar Street
Edgar Street, 1 km 761 м
1 km 761 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Newtown Road
Newtown Road, 384 м
384 м
Turn slight right onto Holmer Road
Holmer Road, 1 km 11 м
1 km 11 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Holmer Roundabout
Holmer Roundabout, 12 km 276 м
12 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
5 km 787 м
5 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
1 km 376 м
1 km 376 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A49
13 km 80 м
13 km 80 м
Keep left onto B4361 and drive toward Richard's Castle, Ludlow
Richard's Castle, Ludlow, 83 м
83 м
Continue onto Overton Road
Overton Road, 3 km 39 м
3 km 39 м
Keep left onto Lower Broad Street
Lower Broad Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto St John's Road
St John's Road, 200 м
200 м
Turn left onto Old Street
Old Street, 1 km 92 м
1 km 92 м
Continue onto Bromfield Road
Bromfield Road, 11 km 456 м
11 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Shrewsbury Road and drive toward Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Road, Shrewsbury, 29 km 186 м
29 km 186 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bayston Hill Roundabout
Bayston Hill Roundabout, 4 km 585 м
4 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Emstrey Island
Emstrey Island, 2 km 668 м
2 km 668 м
Keep left and take A49 toward Whitchurch, Newcastle
Whitchurch, Newcastle, A49, 3 km 642 м
3 km 642 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sundorne Roundabout
Sundorne Roundabout, 2 km 146 м
2 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Battlefield Roundabout
Battlefield Roundabout, 406 м
406 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 23 km 512 м
23 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prees Road
Prees Road, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Dodington
Dodington, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
Turn right onto Yardington
Yardington, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 179 м
179 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 58 м
58 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 268 м
1 km 268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 19 km 413 м
19 km 413 м
Turn left onto Nantwich Road
Nantwich Road, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
Continue onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 2 km 874 м
2 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 12 km 484 м
12 km 484 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Weaverham Bypass
Weaverham Bypass, 4 km 109 м
4 km 109 м
Keep right onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 5 km 289 м
5 km 289 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 486 м
1 km 486 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 4 km 379 м
4 km 379 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mersey Street
Mersey Street, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fennel Street
Fennel Street, 301 м
301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lythgoes Lane
Lythgoes Lane, 3 km 689 м
3 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winwick Road
Winwick Road, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 690 м
1 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winwick Link Road
Winwick Link Road, 2 km 838 м
2 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Winwick Interchange
Winwick Interchange, 9 km 811 м
9 km 811 м
Keep right onto M6
188 km 765 м
188 km 765 м
Keep left and take A75 toward South West Scotland, Dumfries, Stranraer, Gretna
South West Scotland, Dumfries, Stranraer, Gretna, A75, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep right toward A75
A75, 2 km 768 м
2 km 768 м
Turn slight left onto A75
31 km 936 м
31 km 936 м
Continue onto A75
1 km 318 м
1 km 318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 717 м
2 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 420 м
2 km 420 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 137 м
2 km 137 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto The Glen Improvement
The Glen Improvement, 4 km 222 м
4 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Drummore Roundabout
Drummore Roundabout, 8 km 572 м
8 km 572 м
Turn right onto Maiden Row
Maiden Row, 8 km 374 м
8 km 374 м
Turn left onto A712
15 km 671 м
15 km 671 м
Turn right onto A713
95 м
95 м
Turn left onto A712
1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn right onto The Queen's Way
The Queen's Way, 28 km 591 м
28 km 591 м
Turn right onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 2 km 682 м
2 km 682 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 35 km 497 м
35 km 497 м
Turn right onto A751
3 km 770 м
3 km 770 м
Turn right onto A77
6 km 87 м
6 km 87 м
Turn right
147 м
147 м
Turn right
39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 13h 54m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cairnryan?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Stena Terminal via Bristol Bond St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
How far is it from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
The distance between Cardiff and Cairnryan is 638 km. The road distance is 641.6 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Cairnryan without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $152.17 - $336.96 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cairnryan bus from?
Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.
Train or bus from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can train via Crewe, which costs $163.04 - $380.43 and takes 11h 52m.
Where does the Cardiff to Cairnryan bus arrive?
Cardiff to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Can I drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan?
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cairnryan is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan?
There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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