Rome2Rio

How to get fromPorthcawl to Belfastby bus, train, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Find Transport to Belfast

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Porthcawl to Belfast by bus, train, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

  1. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    5h 39m
    £66–181

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    14h 36m
    £130–230

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    17h 8m
    £101–217

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    19h 2m

  5. Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoosetrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    4h 48m
    £72–198

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

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    6h 30m
    £112–284

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

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    6h 41m
    £109–228

  8. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    5h 19m
    £71–222

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    14h 47m
    £85–157

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    10h
    £127–368

Porthcawl to Belfast by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Porthcawl to Belfast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train 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 bus from Porthcawl Library to Belfast Grand Central via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 36m.

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