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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Belfast is to bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Wales to Belfast?

The distance between Wales and Belfast is 324 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 4m and costs £160 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Wales to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Wales to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Wales to Belfast by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3h 55m
£48–123
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 41m
£46–163
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
12h 4m
£160–227
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 37m
£122–451
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 45m
£130–198
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3h 30m
£54–154
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 39m
£55–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h
£51–171
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4h 20m
£49–174

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

26Weekly Services

12h 4mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wales to Belfast.

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Distance: 321.7 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Belfast Great Central via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 4m.

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