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How to get fromCardiff University to Belfastby train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

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    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
    4h 27m
    £55–166

  2. 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
    12h 8m
    £131–219

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    12h 49m
    £129–392

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    14h 33m
    £102–216

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    3h 47m
    £64–201

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    5h 7m
    £103–231

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    5h 18m
    £93–195

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    4h 7m
    £60–197

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    9h 46m
    £122–362

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff University to Belfast. However, you can walk 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, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Belfast Grand Central via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 8m.

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