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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coleraine is to fly and bus and train which costs £50 - £220 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coleraine is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £70 - £250.

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 54m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 782+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Coleraine by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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
best
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 9m
£70–162
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 39m
£50–213
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 54m
£128–233
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus 132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
19h 35m
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
£128–370
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
5h 51m
£70–248
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
£99–190
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 4m
£107–225
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 8m
£80–211
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 10m
£70–186

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Coleraine.

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Distance: 359.4 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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 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 Antrim Depot, 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 54m.

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