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 - £160 and takes 5h 45m.

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 5h 40m and costs £75 - £220.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coleraine?

The distance between Cardiff and Coleraine is 326 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 14h 21m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 739+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Cardiff to Coleraine - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Coleraine by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 40m
£69–235
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
5h 45m
£57–153
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 Great Victoria Street
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
14h 21m
£160–244
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
16h
£99–218
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
19h 36m
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
5h 40m
£77–212
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
6h 56m
£87–290
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
6h 47m
£77–241
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
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 48m
£100–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Coleraine
10h 34m
£137–316

Cardiff to Coleraine by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 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, 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 Great Victoria Street in around 14h 21m.

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