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How to get fromCardiff to British Islesby train, unknown, bus, plane, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to British Isles by train, unknown, bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Walk from Barrow-in-Furness to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 54m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus bus
    4. Walk from Blackpool to British Islesunknown unknown
    10h 8m

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BHX - IOM
    3. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to British Islesunknown unknown
    5h 9m

  4. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Isle of Man Douglas to British Islesunknown unknown
    8h 14m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Walk from Barrow-in-Furness to British Islesunknown unknown
    9h 3m

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    4. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 13m

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    3. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to British Islesunknown unknown
    6h 32m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4. Walk from Isle of Man Douglas to British Islesunknown unknown
    11h 5m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and British Isles?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to British Isles. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Barrow-in-Furness, then travel to British Isles. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to British Isles via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Blackpool in around 10h 8m.

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