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How to get fromBelfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 24m
    £64–204

  2. Line 600 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Donegall Square Southbus bus
    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
    4h 45m
    £58–172

  3. 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 22m
    £136–238

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 30m
    £141–424

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 39m
    £60–190

  6. 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 37m
    £212–391

  7. 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
    14h 50m
    £123–250

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    9h 48m
    £121–369

Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff by bus, taxi, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, 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.

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