How to Travel from Belfast to Wales

There are no direct flights between Belfast and Wales.

Flight Options (with Connection)

• Fly Belfast (BHD or BFS) → Manchester (MAN) or Liverpool (LPL) → Cardiff (CWL).
• Total travel time: ~1 hour 45 minutes (plus layover).

Ferry Alternative

• Belfast → Holyhead (Wales) via Stena Line or Irish Ferries.
• Duration: ~3 hours 15 minutes (fast ferry) to ~8 hours (conventional).
• Holyhead connects to UK rail network for onward travel.

The ferry is often more convenient for those with vehicles or traveling to North Wales.