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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ashbourne is to train and fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ashbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €35 - €270.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ashbourne?

The distance between Cardiff and Ashbourne is 424 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ashbourne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 54m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cardiff to Ashbourne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ashbourne?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Ashbourne.

Cardiff to Ashbourne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ashbourne by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
5h 17m
€52–175
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
5h 7m
€39–262
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
10h 54m
€150–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
7h 59m
€100–132
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
6h 20m
€67–242
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
6h 30m
€93–239
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14
7h 27m
€73–215
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14
7h 17m
€78–280
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
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
7h 18m
€89–321
Train, ferry via Eden Quay
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
10h 56m
€128–202
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
11h 37m
€128–247

Cardiff to Ashbourne by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

10h 54mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ashbourne, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ashbourne. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Ashbourne. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ashbourne via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and 3Arena in around 10h 54m.

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