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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cardiff is to drive and bus and ferry and train which costs £130 - £220 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 44m and costs £130 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Kingsway GD via Ballymena Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Cardiff?

The distance between Ballycastle and Cardiff is 368 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 16h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Ballycastle to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Cardiff bus from?

Ballycastle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ballycastle to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 11 ways to get from Ballycastle to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, car, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 17m
Drive, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
6. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
13h 59m
£114–537
Bus, train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
15h 31m
Drive, bus, ferry, train
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Cockhill Road
2. Take the bus from Cockhill Road to Parnell Square East933
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
16h 47m
£135–218
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
6h 22m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 21m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 43m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 58m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
16h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to High Street218 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
21h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
10h 44m
£138–319

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Ballymena Bus Station, walk to Ballymena, take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, 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 vehicle from Ballycastle to Cardiff Central via Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 13h 59m.

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