What is the cheapest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff is to train and car ferry via Crewe which costs £90 - £230 and takes 16h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede and arriving at Kingsway GD via Giants Causeway, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

How far is it from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff?

The distance between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Cardiff is 385 miles.

How do I travel from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 17h 16m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff bus from?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Giants Causeway station.

Where does the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff bus arrive?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Square North station.

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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train

There are 11 ways to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff by bus, train, plane, car, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Line 402 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede to Coleraine Buscentre
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 24m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 28m
£68–193
Drive, ferry, train
1. Drive from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
6. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
14h 5m
£115–539
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
16h 37m
£95–225
Drive, bus, ferry, train
1. Drive from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cockhill Road
2. Take the bus from Cockhill Road to Parnell Square East933
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
16h 41m
£135–218
Line 402 bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede to Coleraine Buscentre
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
4. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
7h 28m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 50m
£71–241
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
9h 4m
£83–309
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
17h 16m
£110–224
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Giants Causeway to Donegall Square North221
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
21h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
10h 49m
£139–320

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Distance: 383.1 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff. However, you can walk to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede, take the line 172 bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Cardiff Central via Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 14h 5m.

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