What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to South Wales is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 18h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to South Wales is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Belfast to South Wales?

The distance between Belfast and South Wales is 358 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to South Wales without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 26m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to South Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Belfast to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to South Wales bus from?

Belfast to South Wales bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to South Wales bus arrive?

Belfast to South Wales bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 662+ hotels available in South Wales.

Belfast to South Wales - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to South Wales by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 39m
£60–176
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
7h 41m
£36–294
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
14h 26m
£127–208
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
4. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain
18h 46m
£104–221
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 Cardiff North Roadbus
18h 57m
£57–89
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 Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 1m
£69–212
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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
6h 44m
£96–231
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 9m
£86–201
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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 9m
£63–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to South Walescar
9h 37m
£121–368

Belfast to South Wales by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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14h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to South Wales. 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 take the train to Cwmbach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cwmbach via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 26m.

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