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 £70 - £160 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Larne is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Larne. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Circular Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

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 24m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cardiff to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Larne bus from?

Cardiff to Larne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Larne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Larne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 238+ hotels available in Larne.

Cardiff to Larne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Larne by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 50m
£71–154
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
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 24m
£66–222
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
13h 24m
£104–171
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
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 Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
13h 30m
£220–561
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
18h 51m
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 38m
£99–201
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 39m
£102–217
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 47m
£110–228
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 40m
£81–205
Train, car ferry #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 51m
£98–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 19m
£118–354

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

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15h 51mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Larne.

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Distance: 356.2 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Port of Larne via Chester, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool, and Isle of Man Douglas in around 13h 24m.

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