Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Armaghby train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Armagh

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Armagh by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 251 bus

    best
    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 Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    £62–174

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus
    6h 23m
    £31–181

  3. 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 Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus X4
    12h 9m
    £110–177

  4. 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 Portadowntrain train Ic
    12h 27m
    £131–198

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus bus 32
    18h 29m
    £128–284

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 251 bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 58m
    £72–210

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    6h 11m
    £66–204

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus
    6h 56m
    £37–145

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    7h 15m
    £89–199

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    7h 8m
    £95–219

  11. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    8h 7m
    £97–242

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Armaghcar car
    10h 36m
    £131–376

Cardiff to Armagh by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Armagh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 371.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Armagh. However, you can 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 Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Portadown, walk to Portadown Train Station [bus stop], then take the line 251 bus to Armagh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lonsdale Road via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 12h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides