What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 17h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Belfast and Cardiff Central Station is 336 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

Belfast to Cardiff Central Station - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff Central Station by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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 27m
£53–164
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 24m
£28–281
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 6m
£120–196
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 20m
£144–432
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 20m
£92–200
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3h 44m
£57–200
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
3h 52m
£56–194
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 29m
£89–209
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
6h 57m
£35–245
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 / ...
17h 42m
£56–89
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Central Stationcar
9h 46m
£121–368

Belfast to Cardiff Central Station by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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13h 6mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

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

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