What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £35 - £200 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £200.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is 336 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Northern Ireland to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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
4h 26m
£53–164
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
6h 33m
£38–200
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
13h 6m
£120–196
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 20m
£144–432
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 20m
£97–200
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 Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 49m
£62–200
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
3h 56m
£56–194
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
5h 29m
£84–209
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 46m
£121–368

Northern Ireland to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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Distance: 334.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Cardiff. 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, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 6m.

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