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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Wales is to fly and train which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Wales is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Wales. 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 24m.

How far is it from Belfast to Wales?

The distance between Belfast and Wales is 324 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Wales without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 5m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Belfast to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Wales bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Wales bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Belfast to Wales bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1627+ hotels available in Wales.

Belfast to Wales - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Wales 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
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 9m
£37–109
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Newport (S Wales)train
3h 39m
£35–154
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
£130–221
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 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 19m
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 19m
£85–177
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 41m
£39–200
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 23m
£43–145
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 11m
£39–175
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
4h 58m
£41–125
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 Newport (S Wales)train
5h 35m
£45–168
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 24m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 53m
£121–182

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

26Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Wales.

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Distance: 322.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Wales. 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 Newport (S Wales). 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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