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 23m.

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 23m 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 18m and costs €150 - €260.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 172+ hotels available in Ulster.

Cardiff to Ulster - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 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 32m
€62–191
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 23m
€46–229
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 Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932
14h 18m
€152–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkennycar
11h 18m
€167–250
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 23m
€69–174
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
7h 47m
€99–305
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 40m
€74–252
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 19m
€82–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 7m
€67–222
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 20m
€160–276

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

26Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ulster.

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Distance: 499.9 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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, The Point, Abbey Street, and Parnell Square Nth in around 14h 18m.

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