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 £55 - £150 and takes 6h 51m.

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 4m and costs £130 - £360.

How far is it from Cardiff to Londonderry?

The distance between Cardiff and Londonderry is 395 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 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cardiff to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 337+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Cardiff to Londonderry - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Londonderry 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
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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 Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 51m
£55–144
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
14h 38m
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
14h 48m
£145–245
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Londonderrycar
10h 51m
£141–205
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
6h 4m
£130–354
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 57m
£78–210
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 46m
£60–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 4m
£81–279
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 Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus
8h 54m
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 Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
9h 13m
£106–237
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus
14h 50m
£133–227

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Londonderry.

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Distance: 392.5 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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 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 Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, 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, Busáras, and Dublin Busaras Bus Station in around 14h 38m.

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