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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    4h 12m
    £47–129

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3h 52m
    £45–175

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    12h 13m
    £123–213

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus bus X1
    12h 54m

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    14h 27m
    £87–162

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    4h 4m
    £58–198

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    5h 11m
    £66–267

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    6h 23m
    £91–215

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    9h 44m
    £124–181

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest 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 Great Central via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 13m.

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