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 €35 - €230 and takes 5h 20m.

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 20m and costs €35 - €230.

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 58m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balbriggan?

There are 156+ hotels available in Balbriggan.

Cardiff to Balbriggan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Balbriggan by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
5h 25m
€49–167
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
5h 20m
€36–228
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 58m
€120–227
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
11h 22m
€126–307
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Balbriggancar
11h 8m
€140–239
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
6h 30m
€106–277
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
6h 22m
€97–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 17m
€72–184
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 11m
€84–224
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
7h 35m
€123–364

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

26Weekly Services

10h 58mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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 Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, 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, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 10h 58m.

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