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

The cheapest way to get from Douglas to Cardiff is to car ferry and bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £240 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douglas to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £280.

How far is it from Douglas to Cardiff?

The distance between Douglas and Cardiff is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Douglas to Cardiff without a car is to car ferry and train via Crewe which takes 7h 28m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Douglas to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Douglas to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 28m
£76–318
Car ferry, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
11h 51m
£49–235
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralChester - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 17m
£88–305
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station550 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
10h 18m
£58–265
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpool
2. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff
6h 33m
£74–245
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL)IOM - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 38m
£70–261
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IOM - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
5h 44m
£105–280
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IOM - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
6h 36m
£113–353
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London City Airport (LCY)IOM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 8m
£155–450
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IOM - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
6h 51m
£114–258
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)IOM - CWL
7h 10m
£146–310

Douglas to Cardiff by car ferry, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Douglas to Cardiff.

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Distance: 256.1 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Cardiff, Wales?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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