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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castlebar is to fly and train which costs €50 - €270 and takes 9h 15m.

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 6h 33m and costs €65 - €240.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castlebar?

The distance between Cardiff and Castlebar is 621 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 36m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cardiff to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 217+ hotels available in Castlebar.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Castlebar by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
6h 33m
€68–231
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
9h 15m
€54–263
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain Re
13h 36m
€134–241
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
14h 10m
€136–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Castlebarcar
13h 11m
€169–496
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
9h 10m
€67–203
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
8h 44m
€114–309
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
8h 19m
€133–415
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)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
11h 20m
€97–219

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

23Weekly Services

13h 36mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castlebar.

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Distance: 621.4 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castlebar via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 36m.

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