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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lisburn is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lisburn is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £190.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lisburn?

The distance between Cardiff and Lisburn is 345 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lisburn without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 765+ hotels available in Lisburn.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lisburn 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 Belfast Great Central to Lisburntrain
4h 52m
£49–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
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
4h 42m
£48–183
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 Portadowntrain
11h 59m
£151–230
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Sprucefield Shopping Centrebus X1
12h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 53m
£125–184
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Hildentrain
4h 54m
£68–196
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
5h 55m
£53–192
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 1m
£64–267
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centrebus
6h 36m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centrebus
6h 27m

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

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lisburn.

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Distance: 342.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Lisburn. 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 Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Lisburn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lisburn via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 11h 59m.

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