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 £50 - £170 and takes 6h 35m.

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 50m and costs £55 - £190.

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 Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 46m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 1537+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 20m
£43–136
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 46m
£127–236
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 3m
£109–193
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 22m
£92–191
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
3h 52m
£56–219
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 50m
£55–186
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
5h 29m
£69–279
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
5h 49m
£66–239
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 35m
£54–161
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
17h 5m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
9h 50m
£126–302

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

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12h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Zone 14, Dublin Airport, Terminal 1, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 46m.

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