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How to get fromCardiff University to Belfastby train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff University to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    4h 12m
    £55–169

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    12h 7m
    £143–219

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21busX1 / ...
    12h 30m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
    14h 29m
    £87–192

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCWL - BHD
    4h 7m
    £58–208

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeBRS - BHD
    3h 52m
    £60–200

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBHX - BFS
    5h 16m
    £72–222

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeBHX - BHD
    5h 11m
    £71–273

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    9h 41m
    £125–297

Cardiff University to Belfast by foot, train, ferry, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff University to Belfast. However, you can walk to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Belfast Grand Central via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 7m.

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