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 and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 3m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £260.

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 4m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ulster to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 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 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 3m
£43–154
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
5h 38m
£41–251
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16932
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h 4m
£123–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
10h 37m
£118–158
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
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 43m
£56–160
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
6h 5m
£72–232
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
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 15m
£61–195
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 35m
£81–307
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 32m
£61–216
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h 27m
£136–234
Bus, ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Dublin Busáras32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h 54m
£136–230

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

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14h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ulster to Cardiff.

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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 Zone 21, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 14h 4m.

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