How to travel from Londonderry to Cardiff, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Cardiff is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Cardiff by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cardiff → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place and then to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£275($330)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus and then to Rosslare Europort stop 355501 then take a ferry to Fishguard then take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Cardiff.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Cardiff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Cardiff by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 10h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Londonderry and Cardiff is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)
It takes around 12h 55m to get from Londonderry and Cardiff by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Cardiff is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 25m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Cardiff is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 10h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 10h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 12h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Londonderry to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 12h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Cardiff is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around £265 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Cardiff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13hrs | £275($330) | 4 times a day | 821km (510 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 12h 55m | £265($315) | twice daily | 728km (453 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train | 13h 30m | £275($330) | 4 times a day | 744km (463 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 45m | £115($135) | once a week | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 25m | £57($67) | once a week | 767km (476 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Cardiff
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Translink UK
Bus Eireann
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Cardiff
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Cardiff