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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballymena to Cardiff

Composite routes from Ballymena to Cardiff

Cheapest
10 h 50 min
Car
630 km.
from $34
Other
4 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
428 km.
from $170.11
5 h 2 min
Train, Plane
428 km.
from $163.70
8 h 28 min
429 km.
from $267.62
11 h 1 min
Train
429 km.
from $186.98
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
428 km.
from $150.43
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
428 km.
from $251.09
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
428 km.
from $233.80

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$177.21
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$139.24
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$253.16
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Lanyon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from York Street to Larne
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birkenhead to Digbeth
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Cardiff Central via Belfast Grand Central, Lisburn and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Cardiff?

The distance between Ballymena and Cardiff is 534 km.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $141.30 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ballymena to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cardiff train from?

Ballymena to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Ballymena station.

What is the time difference between Ballymena and Cardiff?

It is currently 12:35 at both, Ballymena and Cardiff.

Where does the Ballymena to Cardiff train arrive?

Ballymena to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Lanyon Place station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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