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 €60 - €190 and takes 6h 51m.

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 30m and costs €45 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cavan?

The distance between Cardiff and Cavan is 522 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 via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 12h 9m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cardiff to Cavan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 103+ hotels available in Cavan.

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

There are 11 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 51m
€60–186
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 Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 30m
€47–273
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station30
12h 9m
€165–259
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 Cavan
9h 2m
€116–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 58m
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 40m
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 Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 54m
€75–253
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
8h 5m
€101–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 41m
Train, ferry, bus
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 Airport to Cavan Bus Station30
12h 51m
€153–238
Train, ferry, bus via Blanchardstown
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 Westend Office Park to Cavan Bus Station
13h 20m
€134–211

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

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12h 9mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.5 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 12h 9m.

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