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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blarney is to bus and ferry which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blarney is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €90 - €250.

How far is it from Cardiff to Blarney?

The distance between Cardiff and Blarney is 496 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blarney without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 12h 32m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to Blarney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blarney?

There are 209+ hotels available in Blarney.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Blarney by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 9m
€90–250
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
15h 49m
€78–106
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
12h 32m
€85–184
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 Blarney
10h 24m
€137–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 7m
€133–414
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 11m
€105–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
8h 8m
€109–363
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 Cork
9h 16m
€90–214
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
8h 53m
€99–334
Train, ferry, bus
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 Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
13h 26m
€88–173
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 Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
14h 38m
€85–143

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

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.9 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Blarney. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Saint Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blarney via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Saint Patrick's Street in around 12h 32m.

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