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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 32m.

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 35m and costs £55 - £240.

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 Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cardiff?

The distance between Belfast and Cardiff is 265 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 6m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 861+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
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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
3h 35m
£58–231
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 6m
£109–206
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 27m
£110–242
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 Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
16h 44m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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 32m
£64–156
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 27m
£94–209
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 52m
£94–184
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
4h 2m
£67–196
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 53m
£98–182

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

26Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Cardiff.

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Distance: 263 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, 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 6m.

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