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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs £45 - £140.

How far is it from Londonderry to Cardiff?

The distance between Londonderry and Cardiff is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Londonderry to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Londonderry to Cardiff by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car 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 Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
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
6h 17m
£45–137
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 15m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry 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 Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 32m
£143–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Londonderry to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
10h 59m
£137–210
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry 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
6h 22m
£50–190
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
6h 19m
£77–211
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 44m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
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 44m
£58–198
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
8h 26m
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 37m
£144–227

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

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Map of how to get from Londonderry to Cardiff.

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Distance: 392.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, 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 bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 15h 15m.

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