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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Wales is to fly and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Wales is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £180.

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 39m.

How far is it from Belfast to Wales?

The distance between Belfast and Wales is 325 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 £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 1602+ hotels available in Wales.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Wales by plane, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
4h 15m
£35–107
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
£125–221
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
£84–176
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3h 9m
£52–172
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
£40–200
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
£40–175
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
£44–147
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
£41–127
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
£45–163
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 39m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 53m
£121–187

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

26Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Wales.

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Distance: 323 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 5 times a week.

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