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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cobh is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €100 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €230.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cobh?

The distance between Cardiff and Cobh is 509 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cobh without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 12h 38m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cardiff to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 304+ hotels available in Cobh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Cobh by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 21m
€78–224
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
16h 1m
€74–100
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
12h 38m
€86–183
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 Cobh
10h 31m
€136–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 20m
€129–398
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 24m
€96–282
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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
9h 13m
€83–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
9h 5m
€95–288
Train, ferry, bus
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 Harbour to Midleton40
13h 33m
€91–180
Train, ferry, bus #2
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
13h 38m
€89–172
Train, ferry, bus #3
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
14h 50m
€86–127

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

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cobh. 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 line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Spy Hill via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 12h 38m.

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