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 £45 - £130 and takes 4h 4m.

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 44m and costs £45 - £180.

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 4m and costs £120 - £220.

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

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

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Cardiff to Northern Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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 4m
£49–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
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 44m
£45–175
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 4m
£123–212
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 Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
12h 45m
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 18m
£87–167
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3h 47m
£58–198
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 7m
£56–205
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
£67–281
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 9m
£73–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 42m
£124–186

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

26Weekly Services

12h 4mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 334.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 5 times a week.

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