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 £30 - £110 and takes 3h 53m.

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 53m and costs £30 - £110.

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 47m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Antrim to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Antrim to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Antrim to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or busferry

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
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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 53m
£31–106
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 47m
£139–241
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 50m
£101–223
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 46m
£121–368
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 45m
£41–167
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
£64–190
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 21m
£44–178
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
15h 33m
£90–189
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 3m

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

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Antrim to Cardiff.

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Distance: 319.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 47m.

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