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 - £160 and takes 6h 13m.

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 6m and costs £70 - £240.

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 Sophia Gardens via Coleraine Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

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 train and car ferry which takes 16h 4m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 1565+ 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, busferry, or bus

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 13m
£52–154
Drive, ferry, train
1. Drive from Portrush to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
14h 10m
£106–490
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 4m
£117–221
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
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 train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
19h 13m
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 6m
£74–235
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 18m
£63–198
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 48m
£78–231
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 34m
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
9h 7m
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 Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
20h 45m
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
£134–320

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

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Cardiff.

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Distance: 365.4 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 14h 10m.

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