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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Cardiffby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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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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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 21m
    £54–174

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 5m
    £121–196

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 20m
    £144–434

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    14h 20m
    £97–201

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 35m
    £62–210

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £94–224

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 49m
    £78–194

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 51m
    £57–184

  9. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    9h 46m
    £121–368

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 Grand Central to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 5m.

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