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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey is to train and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Newtownabbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Belfast Stena Line Terminus via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Newtownabbey?

The distance between Cardiff and Newtownabbey is 339 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 28m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Newtownabbey bus from?

Cardiff to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Newtownabbey bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newtownabbey?

There are 273+ hotels available in Newtownabbey.

Cardiff to Newtownabbey - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey by train, plane, ferry, 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
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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
4h 37m
£43–129
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
12h 28m
£152–232
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 22m
£89–163
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminusbusferry 923
16h 50m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to Martin Parkbus
4h 36m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 25m
£43–175
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 40m
£47–183
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
5h 43m
£59–259
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
6h 42m
£76–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
6h 53m
£95–223
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 21m
£70–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 36m
£123–179

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

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13h 22mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Newtownabbey. 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 St Paul's, then take the line 156 bus to Martin Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whiteabbey via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 28m.

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