What is the cheapest way to get from Portrush to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portrush to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Kingsway GD via Coleraine Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

How far is it from Portrush to Cardiff?

The distance between Portrush and Cardiff is 368 miles.

How do I travel from Portrush to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Portrush to Cardiff without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portrush to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Portrush to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Cardiff bus from?

Portrush to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Cardiff bus arrive?

Portrush to Cardiff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Portrush to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Portrush to Cardiff by train, plane, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 12m
£55–165
Drive, ferry, train
1. Drive from Portrush to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
6. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
14h 2m
£118–542
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
15h 25m
£94–233
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
21h 17m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
6h 15m
£74–266
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 16m
£74–214
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 37m
£79–246
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 52m
£89–315
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
16h 20m
£108–224
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
21h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
10h 49m
£139–320

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

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Distance: 365.4 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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 Depot, 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, and Crewe in around 14h 2m.

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