What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arklow?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arklow is to train and ferry via Pembroke Dock which costs €60 - €120 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arklow?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arklow is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arklow?

The distance between Cardiff and Arklow is 379 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Arklow without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arklow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 27m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Arklow?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Cardiff to Arklow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arklow?

There are 117+ hotels available in Arklow.

Cardiff to Arklow - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Arklow by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to ArklowIc
9h 27m
€73–154
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
6h 34m
€50–277
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Arklow Euro Shop2
10h 7m
€78–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow
8h 31m
€108–143
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
6h 45m
€63–190
Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to ArklowIc
10h 43m
€65–114
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
7h 47m
€78–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Arklow Euro Shop
9h 34m
€91–221
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
8h 45m
€100–336

Cardiff to Arklow by train and ferry

13Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.9 km
Duration: 9h 27m

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, 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 Euro Shop via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford O'Hanrahan Station in around 10h 7m.

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