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How to get fromBelfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2h 44m
    £32–123

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    14h
    £141–222

  3. 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
    15h
    £108–230

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
    10h 9m
    £124–196

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentraltrainChester - Cardiff Central / ...
    15h 58m
    £99–196

Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cardiff by bus, foot, tram, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Cardiff. However, you can 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 bus from Belfast International Airport to Cardiff Central via The Gresham Hotel, Abbey Street, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 14h.

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