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Compare bus and flight for Cardiff to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Belfast:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Belfast costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 5m.
You'll arrive about 7h 48m sooner (1h 24m by flight vs 9h 12m by car) and save roughly $12 (€10) compared to fuel and tolls ($135 (€111) vs $147 (€120)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Belfast
How to get from Cardiff to Belfast by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Belfast is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX509 · NX594 · UL9234:45 PM21h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:30 PMBelfast, Grand Central Station$741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX509 · NX594 · UL9234:45 PM21h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:30 PMBelfast, Grand Central Station$741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- NX509 · NX594 · UL9234:45 PM21h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:30 PMBelfast, Grand Central Station$741One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Belfast
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Belfast as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
- Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Belfast by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus.
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