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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to South Wales is to fly and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 35m.

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 7m and costs £75 - £210.

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, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

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 25m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 676+ hotels available in South Wales.

Belfast to South Wales - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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There are 9 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
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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 35m
£64–175
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 25m
£135–241
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry 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 Stand 1bus 76
4. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain
18h 48m
£114–238
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 Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
19h 18m
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 7m
£76–206
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
£102–269
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
£101–214
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 10m
£67–215
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to South Walescar
9h 36m
£121–368

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

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14h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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 25m.

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