Fishguard travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fishguard

With a population of 3.228, Fishguard is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fishguard to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Fishguard

Fishguard in February
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fishguard in February
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fishguard

Plane

Although Fishguard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 76 km from Fishguard.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fishguard, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Fishguard to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m trip. The train station in Fishguard is called Fishguard Harbour, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fishguard is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 247 km from Fishguard. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fishguard, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Fishguard takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

Although Fishguard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 76 km from Fishguard.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fishguard, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Fishguard to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m trip. The train station in Fishguard is called Fishguard Harbour, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fishguard is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 247 km from Fishguard. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fishguard, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Fishguard takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Fishguard

Airlines serving Fishguard

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,431 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (155 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fishguard

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fishguard

Most booked hotels in Fishguard

The Ferryboat
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Trewern Arms Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Llys Meddyg
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£151+
Ivybridge Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Llwyngwair Manor, Newport, Pembrokeshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Newport Links Golf Club , Pembrokeshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£139+

Hiring a car in Fishguard

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fishguard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fishguard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.