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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ulster is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 34m.

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 - €280.

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 via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 12m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cardiff to Ulster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 117+ 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
6h 34m
€58–184
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
6h 23m
€45–271
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station32
14h 12m
€167–259
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Letterkenny
10h 27m
€131–186
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
7h 49m
€76–199
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 Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
7h 40m
€81–274
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
7h 36m
€73–251
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
7h 46m
€99–248
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 Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
7h 30m
€95–257
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 to Letterkenny Bus Station32
14h 40m
€159–241

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

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14h 12mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.2 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 14h 12m.

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