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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Larne is to train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Larne is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £65 - £180.

How far is it from Cardiff to Larne?

The distance between Cardiff and Larne is 358 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Larne without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 25m and costs £200 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cardiff to Larne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 236+ hotels available in Larne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Larne by train, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, 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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 45m
£59–152
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
13h 25m
£204–561
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 18m
£104–356
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 Larne Towntrain
5h 56m
£71–192
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
6h 42m
£95–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
6h 43m
£103–229
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
7h 46m
£104–233
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 Larne Towntrain
5h 36m
£69–178
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 Larne Towntrain
13h 27m
£127–229
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 Larne Towntrain
18h 28m

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Larne.

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Distance: 356.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Larne. 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Larne via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 13h 25m.

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