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Cardiff to Northern Ireland

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10 h 37 min
590 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Cardiff to Northern Ireland

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Cheapest
By car (590 km)
10 h 37 min
590 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Cardiff (Bristol Airport) to Northern Ireland (Belfast International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
10 h 37 min
590 km.
from $7.70
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
4 h 10 min
426 km.
from $160.77
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
3 h 49 min
426 km.
from $152.12
Train
7 h 10 min
426 km.
from $193.93
Bus, Train
8 h 44 min
426 km.
from $113.17
Train, Ferry, Bus
11 h 40 min
426 km.
Train, Plane (Train to Cardiff Wales Airport)
4 h 9 min
426 km.
from $140.35
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
5 h 12 min
426 km.
from $255.22
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
5 h 1 min
426 km.
from $219.38

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$189.87

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$253.16
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Train operators

First Great Western Service

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

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Cullybackey to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$51.90
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Digbeth to Birkenhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$189.87
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.82–$8.86

Bus operators

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to bus and train which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $65.22 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Cardiff and Northern Ireland is 537 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 110+ hotels available in Northern Ireland. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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