What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala is to train and ferry and bus via Pembroke Dock which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala is to fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs €55 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cluain Meala?

The distance between Cardiff and Cluain Meala is 421 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cluain Meala without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 58m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala?

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cluain Meala?

There are 77+ hotels available in Cluain Meala.

Cardiff to Cluain Meala - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Cluain Meala 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, bus
best
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Queen Street55 / ...
10h 58m
€81–181
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 Red Cow Luas to Clonmel Showgrounds
8h 1m
€56–295
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 Cluain Meala
9h 40m
€123–171
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Red Cow Luas to Clonmel Showgrounds
8h 6m
€75–226
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
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 Queen Street55 / ...
11h 2m
€81–181
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Queen Street55 / ...
12h 10m
€73–130
Train, ferry, bus via Wexford
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 Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to The Clock Tower340
4. Take the train from Waterford to ClonmelIc
12h 22m
€90–186
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
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 train from Cork to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Clonmel Queen Street
8h 55m
€99–262
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Clonmel Queen Street
8h 58m
€128–373
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 train from Cork to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Clonmel Queen Street
9h 55m
€148–380
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 train from Cork to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Clonmel Queen Street
10h 4m
€85–311

Cardiff to Cluain Meala by train, ferry, and bus

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10h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.2 km
Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cluain Meala, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cluain Meala. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, then take the bus to Queen Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Cluain Meala via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 40m.

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