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

The cheapest way to get from Ulster to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £200 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulster to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £35 - £200.

How far is it from Ulster to Cardiff?

The distance between Ulster and Cardiff is 313 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ulster to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 24m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ulster to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1604+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ulster to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ulster to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 4m
£40–153
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
5h 46m
£37–194
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 932
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 24m
£123–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
11h 16m
£137–381
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m
£45–138
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£43–174
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
6h 16m
£68–205
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 35m
£80–243
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£55–211
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 15m
£140–234

Ulster to Cardiff by bus, foot, ferry, and train

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14h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ulster to Cardiff.

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ulster, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ulster to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB 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 bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 14h 24m.

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