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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 $72. 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 $72, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Belfast to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Belfast to Cardiff is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Cardiff:
A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Belfast to Cardiff costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 20m.
- 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 National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Cardiff by flight.
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