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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    11h 25m
    £136–186

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus
    10h 43m
    £80–209

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Alban Square 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    15h 14m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardigancar car
    9h 40m
    £121–368

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    9h 19m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    8h 44m

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    9h

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus
    10h 8m
    £83–239

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus
    10h 23m
    £81–196

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus bus
    10h 53m
    £80–181

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, then take the taxi to Cardigan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Finch Square C via Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead Port, and Alban Square 3 in around 15h 14m.

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