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How to get fromBelfast International Airport to Cardiffby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 33m
    £49–153

  2. 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 43m
    £143–248

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 15m
    £126–301

  4. 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
    15h 9m
    £129–260

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    9h 47m
    £121–368

Belfast International Airport to Cardiff by bus, foot, tram, ferry, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast International Airport to Cardiff. However, you can 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 bus from Belfast International Airport to Cardiff Central via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 43m.

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