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How to get fromCardiff to British Islesby train, unknown, car ferry, bus, plane or ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to British Isles by train, unknown, car ferry, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Walk from Barrow-in-Furness to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 57m

  2. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Isle of Man Douglas to British Islesunknown unknown
    8h 15m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    3. Walk from National Express Coach Facility to British Islesunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    4. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  5. Train, travel via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Walk from Barrow-in-Furness to British Islesunknown unknown
    8h 33m

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Walk from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 17m

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    3. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 30m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, travel

    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
    3. Walk from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 11m

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Belfast-Aldergrove-Airport-BFS to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  10. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    3. Walk from Holyhead Ferry to British Islesunknown unknown
    10h 58m

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    4. Walk from Holyhead Ferry to British Islesunknown unknown
    11h 13m

Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and British Isles?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to British Isles. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Barrow-in-Furness, then travel to British Isles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to British Isles via Chester, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool, and Isle of Man Douglas in around 8h 15m.

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