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 via Fishguard which costs €80 - €170 and takes 12h 56m.

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 20m 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 bus and ferry which takes 16h 57m and costs €90 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cardiff to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 315+ hotels available in Cobh.

Cardiff to Cobh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Cobh by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
6h 20m
€83–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 29m
€66–270
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to The Clock Towerbus 340
4. Drive from The Clock Tower to Cobhcar
12h 10m
€96–170
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Hospitalbus 370
4. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
16h 57m
€94–127
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
7h 21m
€136–397
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 48m
€101–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 13m
€80–218
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
12h 56m
€81–163
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
14h 9m
€87–228

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

13Weekly Services

12h 56mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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 10m.

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