What is the cheapest way to get from Bangor to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £280 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangor to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £210.

How far is it from Bangor to Cardiff?

The distance between Bangor and Cardiff is 351 miles.

How do I travel from Bangor to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bangor to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 41m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bangor to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Bangor to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

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

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 20m
£62–169
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 51m
£60–277
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 41m
£140–245
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 41m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
16h 18m
£104–223
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 8m
£75–201
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£101–264
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 49m
£66–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
10h 2m
£124–372

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 348.6 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 train from Bangor to Cardiff Central via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 41m.

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