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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coleraine is to train and fly which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coleraine is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £70 - £190.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coleraine?

The distance between Cardiff and Coleraine is 361 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coleraine without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 57m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cardiff to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 311+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Cardiff to Coleraine - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Coleraine by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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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
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 6m
£58–150
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
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 57m
£130–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar
10h 15m
£116–374
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 26m
£75–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 13m
£108–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 3m
£96–196
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 6m
£73–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
9h 8m
£64–179
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
18h 58m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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1h 33mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Coleraine.

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Distance: 359.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Coleraine. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coleraine via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 13h 57m.

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