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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion is to train and ferry and bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 31m and costs €120 - €350.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ballybunion?

The distance between Cardiff and Ballybunion is 800 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 57m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 15h 6m to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballybunion?

There are 114+ hotels available in Ballybunion.

Cardiff to Ballybunion - 13 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion 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, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Mitchelstown
4. Drive from Mitchelstown to Ballybunion
15h 6m
€168–276
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
10h 18m
€65–240
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 Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion272
16h 57m
€101–182
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 Ballybunion
10h 48m
€137–195
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
9h 43m
€90–251
Train, ferry, bus via University Hospital Kerry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee University Hospital40
4. Take the bus from University Hospital Kerry to The Scallops274
17h 15m
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion272
18h 6m
€93–146
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquareT11 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion272
20h 38m
€90–159
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
11h 10m
€103–262
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnion
9h 31m
€121–350
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel
10h 16m
€137–386
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel
10h 27m
€95–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, 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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel
11h 50m
€94–262

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ballybunion.

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Distance: 799.9 km
Duration: 15h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ballybunion. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busáras, take the bus to Mitchelstown, then drive to Ballybunion. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ballybunnion via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Tralee Bus Station in around 16h 57m.

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