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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cong is to fly and train which costs €55 - €270 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cong is to train and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs €120 - €330.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cong?

The distance between Cardiff and Cong is 739 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cong without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 55m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 14h 55m to get from Cardiff to Cong, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cong?

There are 106+ hotels available in Cong.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain Re
14h 55m
€148–253
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain
10h 2m
€58–262
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Congcar
13h 33m
€192–290
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 Claremorristrain
10h 11m
€76–205
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
9h 56m
€138–348
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
8h 53m
€123–325
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
12h 3m
€104–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
11h 11m
€144–414
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain
12h 27m
€92–204

Cardiff to Cong by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

23Weekly Services

14h 55mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.8 km
Duration: 14h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cong. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris Station, then take the line 431 bus to Cong. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Cong via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 13h 33m.

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