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How to get fromPortrush to Cardiffby train, plane, car, car ferry, bus or busferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Portrush to Cardiff by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 29m
    £48–138

  2. Drive, car ferry, train

    1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    6. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 15m
    £121–528

  3. Train, car ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 35m
    £100–218

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    20h 30m

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 34m
    £55–182

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    6h 18m
    £79–206

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 56m
    £58–210

  8. Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 51m

  9. Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    9h 21m

  10. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    16h 23m
    £110–209

  11. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    21h 41m

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    10h 19m
    £127–378

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

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Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, 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 vehicle from Portrush to Cardiff Central via Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 14h 15m.

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