How to travel from Cardiff to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Cardiff and Isle of Man is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cardiff to Isle of Man by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Isle of Man by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).
The distance between Cardiff and Isle of Man is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Cardiff and Isle of Man by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cardiff and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cardiff and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cardiff to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 5m | £170($205) | hourly | 403km (250 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 20m | £240($285) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 35m | £315($370) | hourly | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 5m | £200($240) | hourly | 728km (452 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 4h 20m | £150($175) | hourly | 422km (262 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, Fly | 4h 25m | £160($190) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 40m | £80($95) | twice a week | 451km (280 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £160($185) | twice daily | 412km (256 miles) |
| Train to Chester, Ferry | 6h 40m | £150($175) | twice daily | 395km (246 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 10m | £95($115) | twice daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cardiff and Isle of Man
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man