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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Joymount via Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Cardiff and Carrickfergus is 345 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 34m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cardiff to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carrickfergus bus from?

Cardiff to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Cardiff to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Cardiff to Carrickfergus - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Carrickfergus by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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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 43m
£55–153
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 Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
13h 34m
£129–206
Train, car ferry via Crewe
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
14h 32m
£113–193
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
18h 34m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Carrickfergus
4h 32m
£64–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 33m
£70–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
5h 44m
£77–241
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 50m
£82–282
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
6h 47m
£88–219
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
6h 42m
£95–270
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 54m
£96–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 50m
£126–300

Cardiff to Carrickfergus by train, foot, ferry, taxi, and bus

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13h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Carrickfergus. However, you can 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, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carrickfergus via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Westland Row, Grand Central Station Durham Street, and Belfast Grand Central in around 13h 34m.

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