What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Belfast is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £190.

How far is it from Wales to Belfast?

The distance between Wales and Belfast is 256 miles.

How do I travel from Wales to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Wales to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Wales to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3h 6m
£56–181
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3h 50m
£40–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
12h
£128–219
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
12h 45m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 18m
£87–183
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4h 25m
£42–131
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 43m
£47–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 57m
£45–143
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4h 10m
£43–152
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 42m
£124–186

Wales to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

12hAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wales to Belfast.

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Wales and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily.

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