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 - £290 and takes 8h 27m.

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 53m and costs £65 - £250.

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 car ferry and train which takes 13h 19m and costs £210 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Larne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1490+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Larne to Cardiff by train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
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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 53m
£67–243
Car ferry, train
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 19m
£216–552
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 8m
£136–398
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 18m
£115–359
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 57m
£73–167
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 46m
£103–221
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 17m
£102–195
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 21m
£77–208
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 27m
£70–285
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
£124–226

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

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15h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Larne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 car ferry from Larne to Cardiff Central via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 13h 19m.

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