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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £210.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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 and bus which takes 12h 7m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Cardiff to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Book your Cardiff to Northern Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 137+ 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
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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 11m
£54–161
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
12h 7m
£128–199
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 Great Victoria Street
12h 39m
£146–234
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 14m
£91–199
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3h 55m
£58–240
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
3h 46m
£68–202
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
4h 59m
£75–290
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 9m
£70–229
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 15m
£85–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
17h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 42m
£126–299

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

35Weekly Services

12h 7mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily.

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