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How to get fromCardiff to Arklowby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Arklow by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Arklowtrain train Ic / ...
    9h 35m
    €70–140

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Methodist Chbus bus
    6h 43m
    €47–242

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Arklowbus bus 2
    11h 50m
    €87–192

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Methodist Chbus bus
    6h 43m
    €60–182

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Arklowtrain train Ic / ...
    10h 47m
    €76–168

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Methodist Chbus bus
    7h 45m
    €106–231

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    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 Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Merrion Square North to Tourist Officebus bus
    9h 24m
    €90–209

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Methodist Chbus bus
    8h 55m
    €132–389

Cardiff to Arklow by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Arklow. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Arklow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arklow via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station in around 11h 50m.

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