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How to get fromCardiff to Cavanby train, plane, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cavan by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    €66–193

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 42m
    €48–250

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 8m
    €140–250

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Cavancar car
    11h 25m
    €166–249

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    €75–180

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    €96–266

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 7m
    €77–259

  8. 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 plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    €81–255

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 20m
    €71–228

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 30
    12h 26m
    €154–260

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 12h 8m.

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