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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Londonderry is to train and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Londonderry is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs £150 - £380.

How far is it from Cardiff to Londonderry?

The distance between Cardiff and Londonderry is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Londonderry without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cardiff to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 338+ hotels available in Londonderry.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Londonderry by plane, train, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
6h 30m
£73–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
6h 31m
£64–184
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus StationX4 / ...
14h 19m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
14h 24m
£158–250
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
16h 42m
£102–214
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
6h 25m
£75–222
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
6h 2m
£151–376
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
7h 34m
£81–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
8h 54m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
8h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry
10h 27m
£119–165

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Londonderry.

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Londonderry. 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 Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Derry-Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 14h 19m.

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