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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from Larne to Cardiff?

The distance between Larne and Cardiff is 289 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h and costs £120 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Larne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Larne to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Larne to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
5h 2m
£65–221
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Yorkgate
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 16m
£52–153
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
13h
£122–488
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
16h 3m
£94–204
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
10h 7m
£125–308
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town 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
5h 12m
£54–184
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 51m
£74–286
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Central
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 27m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 34m
£91–347
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 59m
£149–248

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

14Weekly Services

16h 3mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Larne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 287.1 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Larne to Cardiff Central via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 13h.

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