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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Londonderryby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    4h 26m
    £76–220

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 29m
    £70–193

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    16h 37m
    £157–270

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus bus
    17h 12m
    £135–247

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus
    5h 35m

  6. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    20h 35m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212
    22h 13m

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar car
    11h 9m
    £136–381

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Londonderry by bus, train, ferry, and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Londonderry. However, you can fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Londonderry.

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