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590 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Northern Ireland to Cardiff

Composite routes from Northern Ireland to Cardiff

Cheapest
10 h 37 min
Car
590 km.
from $32
Other
4 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
426 km.
from $166.36
3 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
426 km.
from $151.65
7 h 34 min
426 km.
from $250.46
8 h 53 min
Train
426 km.
from $175.99
4 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
426 km.
from $138.39
5 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
426 km.
from $221.76
5 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
426 km.
from $247.34

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 Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Adelaide to Mossley
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

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
Train from Barry to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.18–$6.33

Questions and Answers

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 bus which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 8h 53m.

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 54m and costs $65.22 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Lisburn and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is 539 km.

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 which takes 7h 34m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Cardiff train from?

Northern Ireland to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Lisburn station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Cardiff train arrive?

Northern Ireland to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Bangor 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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