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There are 9 ways to get from Coleraine to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 39m
    £58–173

  2. Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 46m
    £47–268

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 52m
    £135–216

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    16h 29m
    £110–217

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Coleraine to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    10h 14m
    £127–377

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 39m
    £69–191

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    6h 5m
    £70–227

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 2m
    £84–198

  9. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 21m
    £127–201

Coleraine to Cardiff by train, bus, taxi, and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Coleraine to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coleraine to Cardiff Central via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 14h 52m.

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