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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castlebar is to train and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castlebar is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €120 - €330.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castlebar?

The distance between Cardiff and Castlebar is 729 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castlebar without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 39m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Cardiff to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 198+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Cardiff to Castlebar - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Castlebar 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 Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
13h 39m
€149–255
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
8h 56m
€63–295
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 Crampton Quay to Castlebar721
14h 11m
€151–256
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 Castlebar
10h 29m
€131–184
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 Castlebar
8h 54m
€79–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
7h 40m
€129–323
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
7h 46m
€131–401
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
8h 48m
€145–307
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
11h 4m
€99–225

Cardiff to Castlebar by train, ferry, foot, and tram

23Weekly Services

13h 39mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castlebar.

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Distance: 728.9 km
Duration: 13h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Castlebar. 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 Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castlebar via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 14h 11m.

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