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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bangor to Cardiff by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand 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
    5h 27m
    £61–174

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    7h 27m
    £50–308

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 22m
    £172–301

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 50m
    £138–235

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    10h 2m
    £124–372

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

    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 35m
    £70–221

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 24m
    £106–234

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

    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain 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
    4h 51m
    £65–205

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

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus 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
    7h 58m
    £58–282

  10. Car ferry, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 50m
    £258–439

  11. Car ferry, train #2

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    16h 13m
    £104–214

Bangor to Cardiff by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 vehicle from Bangor to Cardiff Central via Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 13h 22m.

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