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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £260 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cardiff?

The distance between Belfast and Cardiff is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 5m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Belfast to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cardiff bus from?

Belfast to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Belfast to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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
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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
4h 17m
£58–145
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 5m
£115–208
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 20m
£126–388
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 26m
£89–186
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 8m
£58–221
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£94–229
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 48m
£96–184
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
3h 47m
£81–200
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£58–256
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to University REbus 111
16h 35m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 45m
£121–368

Belfast to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cardiff.

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Distance: 334.2 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast 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 Belfast Great Central to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 5m.

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