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 £35 - £130 and takes 4h 34m.

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 and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is 337 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 12h 56m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Northern Ireland to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 34m
£39–126
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 54m
£35–166
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 56m
£146–223
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 3m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralChester - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 33m
£89–180
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
3h 41m
£56–199
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
5h 32m
£65–269
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 2m
£55–204
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
16h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
9h 50m
£121–192

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

26Weekly Services

12h 56mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff.

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Distance: 334.6 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Cardiff. However, you can 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 train from Belfast Great Central to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 56m.

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