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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €230 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs €45 - €230.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ulster?

The distance between Cardiff and Ulster is 500 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ulster without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 12m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Cardiff to Ulster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 74+ hotels available in Ulster.

Cardiff to Ulster - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ulster by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 41m
€70–190
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 38m
€47–223
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
14h 12m
€136–263
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
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 Sligotrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 964
16h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
11h 15m
€160–454
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 39m
€88–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
7h 36m
€105–230
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 35m
€79–273
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Ballybofeybus
8h 30m
€72–235
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
8h 52m
€129–360
Train, ferry, bus #2
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 bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932
14h 14m
€136–245

Cardiff to Ulster by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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14h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ulster. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Castleblayney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Letterkenny Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 14h 12m.

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