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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portstewart is to train and fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portstewart is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portstewart?

The distance between Cardiff and Portstewart is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portstewart without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 20h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cardiff to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portstewart bus from?

Cardiff to Portstewart bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 722+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

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

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, train
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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
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 32m
£60–170
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Portstewart
14h 31m
£120–496
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
15h 15m
£101–176
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
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
20h 49m
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 36m
£69–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 27m
£79–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 30m
£76–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 39m
£86–307
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
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 35m
£106–251
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
15h 39m
£113–229
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
21h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portstewart
10h 40m
£139–318

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 368.6 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Portstewart. 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 Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 278 bus to Portstewart Promenade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Portstewart via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 14h 31m.

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