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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £180.

How far is it from Cardiff to Belfast?

The distance between Cardiff and Belfast is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 4m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cardiff to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Belfast by plane, train, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3h 47m
£58–198
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
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
3h 44m
£45–175
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central
12h 4m
£124–214
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
12h 45m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 18m
£87–167
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4h 4m
£48–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
5h 2m
£67–272
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 54m
£74–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 42m
£124–186

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

26Weekly Services

12h 4mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Belfast.

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily.

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