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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan is to train and fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €45 - €330.

How far is it from Cardiff to Balbriggan?

The distance between Cardiff and Balbriggan is 427 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 31m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balbriggan?

There are 145+ hotels available in Balbriggan.

Cardiff to Balbriggan - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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 10m
€58–183
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
€45–326
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 31m
€154–251
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
12h 10m
€130–250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
8h
€98–136
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 13m
€68–249
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 24m
€94–309
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
7h 38m
€76–200
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
7h 16m
€80–297
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 4m
€84–319
Train, ferry via Holyhead
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 55m
€134–211

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

26Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Balbriggan. 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 line 101 bus to Balbriggan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Balbriggan via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 10h 31m.

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