What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £200.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is 336 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Northern Ireland to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 19m
£53–164
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 6m
£120–196
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 20m
£144–433
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 20m
£97–200
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3h 40m
£57–200
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 49m
£56–174
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
5h 24m
£89–219
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 49m
£79–189
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 46m
£121–368

Northern Ireland to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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13h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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