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 £55 - £230 and takes 3h 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 34m and costs £55 - £230.

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 29m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is 265 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 10m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 1688+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 34m
£58–221
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 10m
£109–223
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 11m
£112–328
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 31m
£88–208
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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 32m
£64–156
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 27m
£94–209
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 52m
£95–184
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
4h 2m
£67–186
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
16h 29m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 53m
£98–182

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

26Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff.

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Distance: 263 mi
Duration: 3h 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 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 train from Belfast Great Central to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, Samuel Beckett Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 10m.

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