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How to get fromBelfast to Cardiff Universityby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Cardiff University by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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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 23m
    £56–170

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 58m
    £53–266

  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 14m
    £127–226

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 5m
    £121–259

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff Universitycar car
    9h 45m
    £121–368

  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 43m
    £63–211

  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 32m
    £99–244

  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
    5h 57m
    £91–199

  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
    3h 53m
    £59–200

Belfast to Cardiff University by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cardiff University. 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, then walk to Cardiff University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cardiff University via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 13h 14m.

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