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 £35 - £120 and takes 5h 25m.

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 49m and costs £40 - £170.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lisburn?

The distance between Cardiff and Lisburn is 318 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 12h 15m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cardiff to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Lisburn.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lisburn by train, plane, ferry, bus, car 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
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 49m
£41–165
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
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
5h 25m
£37–112
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
12h 15m
£127–230
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
13h 2m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 14m
£85–176
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
£63–186
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 22m
£51–189
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
7h
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 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 54m
£124–183

Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lisburn.

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Distance: 316.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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 Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Hilden. 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 12h 15m.

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