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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wales is to fly and train which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Wales is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Wales?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Wales is 325 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Wales without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 5m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Northern Ireland to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Wales bus from?

Northern Ireland to Wales bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Wales bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Wales bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Wales.

Northern Ireland to Wales - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Wales by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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 Newport (S Wales)train
3h 59m
£51–148
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
5h 33m
£49–152
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 5m
£127–226
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
£129–403
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 25m
£99–212
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
3h 26m
£65–185
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
4h 41m
£50–134
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 6m
£50–139
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
5h 3m
£52–152
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
16h 25m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
9h 45m
£121–368

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

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13h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Wales?

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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