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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bundoran is to bus and ferry which costs €85 - €130 and takes 19h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bundoran is to fly and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €60 - €320.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bundoran?

The distance between Cardiff and Bundoran is 733 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bundoran without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 27m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 14h 27m to get from Cardiff to Bundoran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bundoran?

There are 284+ hotels available in Bundoran.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Bundoran 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
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 train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
14h 27m
€178–278
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Ballyshannon Bus Station
8h 42m
€63–313
Train, ferry, bus
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 Busaras Bus Station to Ballyshannon Bus Station30
14h 32m
€166–260
Bus, ferry
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 Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Ballyshannon Bus Station30
19h 5m
€87–128
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 Bundoran
10h 14m
€128–176
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Dublin Airport to Ballyshannon Bus Station
9h 1m
€82–244
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East
9h 21m
€91–287
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East
9h 26m
€85–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East
9h 21m
€106–288
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Ballyshannon Bus Station
10h 8m
€91–283
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East
10h 27m
€104–309

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

26Weekly Services

14h 32mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.1 km
Duration: 14h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Bundoran. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Sligo, walk to Sligo Bus Station, then take the bus to Bundoran West End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bundoran Centre via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, and Ballyshannon in around 14h 32m.

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