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How to get fromBelfast to Cardiganby bus, ferry, train, car ferry, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus740
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    12h 46m
    £63–175

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    12h 51m
    £62–166

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardigancar
    9h 44m
    £121–292

  4. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
    9h 38m

  5. Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus2
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    4. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ship InnbusT5
    15h 47m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
    9h 56m
    £66–175

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
    8h 58m

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus
    9h 2m

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
    9h 56m
    £72–212

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
    10h 41m
    £72–182

  11. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus
    10h 6m
    £73–191

Belfast to Cardigan by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cardigan. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 14, take the bus to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Goodwick Square, then take the bus to Ship Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Ship Inn via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard, and Goodwick Square in around 12h 51m.

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