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How to get fromCardiff to Blanchardstownby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. 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)planeBRS - DUB
    5h 37m
    €53–174
  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Castleknocktrain
    5h 16m
    €40–261
  3. Train, ferry via Dublin Connolly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 24m
    €150–238
  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 55m
    €123–194
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 52m
    €98–129
  6. 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)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 39m
    €68–241
  7. 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)planeLPL - DUB
    6h 50m
    €94–238
  8. 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)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    7h 54m
    €79–205
  9. 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)planeEXT - DUB
    7h 36m
    €90–320
  10. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    11h 19m
    €125–243

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Blanchardstown. 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 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Station, walk to Drumcondra, then take the line 900 train to Castleknock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castleknock via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, and Dublin Connolly in around 10h 24m.

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