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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cobh is to train and ferry and bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 8m.

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 18m and costs €80 - €210.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cobh?

The distance between Cardiff and Cobh is 505 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 Fishguard which takes 13h and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cardiff to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 306+ hotels available in Cobh.

Cardiff to Cobh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 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 18m
€83–209
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
8h 58m
€66–305
Train, ferry, bus, drive
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. Drive from The Clock Tower to Cobh
12h 13m
€101–180
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Hook Head to Cobh
16h 11m
€182–245
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 32m
€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 23m
€141–368
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 26m
€68–275
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
8h 48m
€104–280
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 12m
€83–218
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 Cork Anderson's Quay600
13h
€86–173
Train, ferry, bus
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 Cork Anderson's Quay600
14h 8m
€86–138
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 Europort to Waterford Hospital370
4. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Cork Bus Station40
15h 51m
€108–151

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

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Distance: 504.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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 Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cobh via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, and The Clock Tower in around 12h 13m.

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