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How to get fromBelfast to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2h 25m
    £57–202

  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
    5h 15m
    £37–283

  3. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain train
    5h 29m
    £60–178

  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
    14h 48m
    £130–229

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h
    £132–406

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    15h 43m
    £110–223

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    17h 45m

  8. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    10h 5m
    £121–368

Belfast to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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