What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 18h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cardiff Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Lloyd George Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

The distance between Belfast and Cardiff Bay (Station) is 337 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 26m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus from?

Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus arrive?

Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Station)?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Station).

Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 34m
£54–167
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
6h 30m
£30–284
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 26m
£120–196
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 30m
£98–203
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
18h 11m
£57–92
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 50m
£63–203
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 4m
£57–197
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
5h 39m
£85–212
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 4m
£36–248
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Bay (Station)car
9h 47m
£121–368

Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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13h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cardiff Bay (Station), Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station). However, you can 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, take the train to Cardiff Central, walk to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, then take the bus to Lloyd George Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cardiff Bay (Station) via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 26m.

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