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How to get fromColeraine to Cardiffby train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Coleraine to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 34m
    £45–147
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    14h 46m
    £123–217
  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain0
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
    16h 31m
    £100–210
  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus132
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    5. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus112
    20h 5m
  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    5h 29m
    £69–226
  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 38m
    £67–195
  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 5m
    £71–233
  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Coleraine to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
    10h 43m
    £133–319

Coleraine to Cardiff by train, bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Coleraine to Cardiff. However, you can 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 train from Coleraine to Cardiff Central via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 14h 46m.

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