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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Walesby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Wales by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 30m
    £50–151

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h
    £48–136

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    12h 52m
    £64–159

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    14h 4m
    £188–502

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180 / ...
    15h 17m
    £55–85

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 15m
    £56–186

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    5h 40m
    £54–162

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 50m
    £54–161

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BHD - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 46m
    £57–175

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 7m
    £72–195

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 27m
    £67–175

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Walescar car
    7h 23m
    £91–318

Northern Ireland to Wales by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Wales. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Kiveton Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 12h 52m.

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