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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Cardiff is to train and bus and fly which costs £70 - £270 and takes 8h 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 4h 59m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

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 which takes 13h 7m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Larne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Cardiff bus from?

Larne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Cardiff bus arrive?

Larne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Larne to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Larne to Cardiff by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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
best
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 45m
£73–157
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
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 59m
£67–223
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 7m
£101–175
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
£216–562
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
18h 22m
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 41m
£103–241
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 12m
£104–195
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 10m
£92–208
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 11 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 16m
£71–270
Car ferry, train #2
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 25m
£103–169
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 8m
£122–201
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 18m
£115–359

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Map of how to get from Larne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 360.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Larne to Cardiff Central via Isle of Man Douglas, Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 13h 7m.

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