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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee is to train and fly and bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs £95 - £200.

How far is it from Cardiff to Donaghadee?

The distance between Cardiff and Donaghadee is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 43m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 238+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Cardiff to Donaghadee - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 7 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee by plane, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, 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, line 7 bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus
5h 43m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
9h 16m
£65–163
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 43m
£136–257
Train, ferry, bus, drive
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 bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Omeathbus 161
5. Drive from Omeath to Donaghadeecar
14h 32m
£132–238
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Stena Terminalbus 358 / ...
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
15h 12m
£219–389
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Lanyon Place to The Paradebus
6h 33m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus
6h 58m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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
7h 22m
£97–197
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus
5h 59m
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
8h 30m
£108–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donaghadeecar
10h 13m
£127–368

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Donaghadee.

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Donaghadee. 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 Queens Square, walk to Laganside Bus Station, then take the line 507 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Donaghadee via Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 13h 43m.

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