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 £50 - £170 and takes 4h 41m.

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 27m and costs £65 - £210.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Belfast Stena Line Terminus via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Newtownabbey?

The distance between Cardiff and Newtownabbey is 340 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 car ferry which takes 13h 5m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Newtownabbey bus arrive?

Cardiff to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Newtownabbey?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Newtownabbey.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Newtownabbey by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4h 41m
£55–169
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 5m
£88–198
Train, car ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
15h 16m
£113–380
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminus923
18h 13m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Martin Park
4h 28m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 27m
£70–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
5h 42m
£72–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
5h 44m
£71–284
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
6h 45m
£73–224
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
6h 36m
£76–265
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 16m
£78–174
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 33m
£125–297

Cardiff to Newtownabbey by train, foot, and car ferry

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13h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 Ulster University Belfast, then take the line 156 bus to Martin Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Belfast via Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, and Liverpool in around 13h 5m.

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