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Compare bus and flight for Belfast to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Cardiff:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to Cardiff costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Belfast to Cardiff
How to get from Belfast to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belfast to Cardiff is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EI362010:15 AM1h15George Best Belfast City Airport11:30 AMCardiff Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
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- EI362010:15 AM1h15George Best Belfast City Airport11:30 AMCardiff Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
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- EI362010:15 AM1h15George Best Belfast City Airport11:30 AMCardiff Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Cardiff:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to Cardiff costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arrive in Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB).
- Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Cardiff by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
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