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 £45 - £140 and takes 5h 48m.

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 4h 57m and costs £65 - £190.

How far is it from Larne to Cardiff?

The distance between Larne and Cardiff is 363 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 car ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 13h 15m and costs £120 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Larne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Larne to Cardiff by train, plane, car ferry, car, bus, or 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 Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 48m
£45–132
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 15m
£123–526
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
16h
£91–189
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 18m
£115–359
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 13m
£46–168
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
4h 57m
£70–181
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 49m
£66–240
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 15m
£55–204
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 28m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 13m
£140–242

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

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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 Belfast Great Central, walk to Queen Street, 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 car ferry from Larne to Cardiff Central via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 13h 15m.

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