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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cavan is to train and fly and bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cavan is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €45 - €260.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cavan?

The distance between Cardiff and Cavan is 521 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cavan without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 23m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Cardiff to Cavan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 102+ hotels available in Cavan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cavan 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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
7h 6m
€49–172
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
6h 39m
€46–251
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 Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus
12h 23m
€137–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Cavancar
11h 28m
€164–242
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 Dundalktrain
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus
8h 48m
€62–169
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
€86–226
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
8h 15m
€103–238
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
€64–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
8h 7m
€68–238
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
12h 37m
€150–262

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

26Weekly Services

12h 23mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cavan.

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Distance: 521.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cavan. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cavan Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 12h 23m.

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