What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy is to train and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ballintoy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ballintoy. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Main Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Giants Causeway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ballintoy?

The distance between Cardiff and Ballintoy is 347 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ballintoy without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 19h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ballintoy bus from?

Cardiff to Ballintoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ballintoy bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ballintoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballintoy?

There are 734+ hotels available in Ballintoy.

Cardiff to Ballintoy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 402 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ballintoy by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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, train, line 402 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
7h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 16m
£60–178
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Ballintoy
14h 34m
£104–501
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
16h 6m
£89–191
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
19h 58m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 11m
£81–227
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
8h 18m
£77–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 27m
£82–300
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Motherwell
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Terminus926
4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
17h 55m
£312–760
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causeway221
22h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballintoy
10h 38m
£137–315

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 344.7 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ballintoy. However, you can 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, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 172 bus to Main Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ballintoy via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 14h 34m.

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