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9 h 35 min
578 km.
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Belfast, Great Britain → Cardiff, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Belfast to Cardiff

Composite routes from Belfast to Cardiff

Cheapest
9 h 35 min
Car
578 km.
from $31
Other
4 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
391 km.
from $166.36
3 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
391 km.
from $151.65
7 h 34 min
392 km.
from $250.46
7 h 38 min
Train
390 km.
from $154.57
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
391 km.
from $221.76
5 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
391 km.
from $247.34

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
easyJet
Website
1h 9m
Every day
$34.18–$177.21
Aer Lingus
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$75.95–$253.16
Other operators
Found: 1
Stena Line
Website
Stena Line
Website
2h 22m
Every 4 hours
$53.15
+44 844 770 7070
+44 844 770 7070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
First Great Western Service
Website
Translink UK
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
48 min
Hourly
$26.58–$63.29
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Translink UK
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$58.23–$82.28
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
National Express
Website
1h 26m
Twice daily
$29.11–$41.77
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
1h 1m
6 times a week
$39.24–$75.95
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
4h 10m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$164.55
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $65.22 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast 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 Belfast to Cardiff?

The distance between Belfast and Cardiff is 539 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast 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 Belfast to Cardiff?

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or fly from Belfast to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70.65 - $184.78 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Belfast to Cardiff train arrive?

Belfast 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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