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

The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antrim to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Antrim and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Antrim Depot and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Antrim to Cardiff?

The distance between Antrim and Cardiff is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Antrim to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 44m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Antrim to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antrim to Cardiff bus from?

Antrim to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Antrim to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 237+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Antrim to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Antrim to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 54m
£36–121
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 44m
£134–206
Car ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 51m
£101–183
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
17h 41m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 46m
£42–177
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antrim to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 43m
£64–210
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 22m
£49–198
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
15h 47m
£95–189
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
18h 8m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
10h 6m
£124–191

Antrim to Cardiff by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

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14h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Antrim to Cardiff.

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Distance: 320 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Antrim to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antrim to Cardiff Central via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h 44m.

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