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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty is to drive and car ferry which costs €140 - €200 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 55m and costs €140 - €200.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clonakilty?

The distance between Cardiff and Clonakilty is 537 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 13h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clonakilty?

There are 103+ hotels available in Clonakilty.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty 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 Cork Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71
7h 25m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clonakilty
10h 55m
€142–200
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
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 bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
5. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
13h 45m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquareT11 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
5. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
18h 29m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71
8h 24m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71
8h 35m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Wilton SC
3. Take the bus from University Hospital to Clonakilty N71
16h 34m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
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 Cork
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71
10h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71
10h 12m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
14h 45m
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
15h 57m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Clonakilty.

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Distance: 537 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clonakilty, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Clonakilty. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Clonakilty N71. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clonakilty N71 via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 13h 45m.

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