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How to get fromAntrim to Cardiffby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Antrim to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 58m
    £48–135

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 46m
    £129–236

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 42m
    £140–412

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 52m
    £112–248

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Antrim to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h
    £71–192

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 22m
    £85–184

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    9h 46m
    £106–368

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 46m.

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