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 €80 - €220 and takes 8h 59m.

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 36m and costs €120 - €340.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castlebar?

The distance between Cardiff and Castlebar is 730 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 54m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Cardiff to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Cardiff to Castlebar - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 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 54m
€169–256
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 39m
€71–307
Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Foxford22
15h 34m
€152–233
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 28m
€136–185
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 59m
€84–220
Train, ferry, bus
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 train from Waterford to KildareRe
5. Take the train from Kildare to CastlebarIc / ...
15h 53m
€98–224
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 42m
€156–323
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 36m
€129–336
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
8h 20m
€129–389
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 Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
11h 34m
€99–233

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

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15h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 13h 54m

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 Ringsend Road, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castlebar via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin North Wall Quay Arena, and Foxford in around 15h 34m.

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