What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to fly which costs £55 - £240 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Cardiff and Northern Ireland is 336 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

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Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 525+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Cardiff to Northern Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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
best
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 18m
£64–148
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3h 41m
£59–231
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
£110–206
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 Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
12h 41m
£119–374
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 37m
£87–202
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 2m
£95–208
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 13m
£95–182
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 14m
£101–219
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
3h 58m
£69–194
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, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 45m
£100–175

Cardiff to Northern Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

12hAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) once daily.

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