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How to get fromCardiff Castle to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    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
    5h 11m
    €44–183

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4h 40m
    €32–222

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 17m
    €133–231

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff Castle to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 10m
    €78–416

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 8m
    €95–225

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 12m
    €85–225

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 40m
    €96–272

  8. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    7h 4m
    €111–328

  9. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 41m
    €133–321

Cardiff Castle to Dublin by foot, train, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff Castle, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Castle to Dublin. However, you can walk to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 17m.

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