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How to get fromBelfast to Cardiff Bay (Station)by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff Bay (Station) by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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
    4h 31m
    £61–177

  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
    6h 32m
    £32–285

  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 20m
    £124–201

  4. 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
    13h 32m
    £147–436

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    14h 32m
    £100–204

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

    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
    3h 42m
    £65–213

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 36m
    £92–222

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £82–192

  9. 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
    4h 1m
    £59–177

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £38–249

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Bay (Station)car car
    9h 47m
    £121–368

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 line 304 bus to Lloyd George Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Lloyd George Avenue via Dublin Connolly, S O'Casey Br, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 13h 20m.

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