What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff University to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Cardiff University to Belfast?

The distance between Cardiff University and Belfast is 266 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff University to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff University to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 28m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff University to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cardiff University to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Cardiff University to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3h 54m
£63–178
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4h 25m
£38–126
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
12h 28m
£120–216
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 11bus X1 / ...
13h 2m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 27m
£79–163
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)plane BRS - BHD
3h 59m
£40–157
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)plane BHX - BHD
5h 11m
£65–232
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)plane BHX - BFS
5h 21m
£53–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff University to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 44m
£124–176

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

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12h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff University to Belfast.

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. 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 28m.

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