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How to get fromUlster to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Ulster to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 3m
    £56–179

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    5h 46m
    £37–214

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 932
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 15m
    £173–245

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    11h 16m
    £137–392

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain 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 46m
    £66–169

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain 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 18m
    £71–200

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    6h 16m
    £67–185

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 30m
    £87–294

  9. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 53m
    £175–251

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Ferry, and Holyhead in around 14h 15m.

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