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How to get fromBelfast to Cardiff Castleby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff Castle by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, 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
    4h 46m
    £43–146

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    12h 56m
    £144–239

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    13h 12m
    £114–193

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    14h 39m
    £91–190

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 6m
    £56–240

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 6m
    £55–186

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 43m
    £71–293

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 13m
    £68–233

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 46m
    £48–149

  10. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDbusM19
    17h 20m

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Castlecar
    9h 49m
    £126–302

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cardiff Castle. 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, take the train to Cardiff Central, then walk to Cardiff Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Cardiff Castle via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 56m.

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