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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cong is to bus and ferry which costs €85 - €120 and takes 20h 3m.

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 33m and costs €130 - €1000.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cong?

The distance between Cardiff and Cong is 741 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 car ferry which takes 16h and costs €140 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 16h to get from Cardiff to Cong, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cong?

There are 103+ hotels available in Cong.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Cong by train, car ferry, ferry, bus, car, 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to ClaremorrisIc / ...
16h
€140–220
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 Claremorris
10h 2m
€68–355
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 Rosslare Harbour to Killarney Rock Rd40
4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Croagh14
5. Drive from Dromoland to Cong
19h 35m
€176–312
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 Cong
10h 38m
€128–187
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 Claremorris
10h 12m
€81–212
Bus, ferry
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 Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris721
20h 3m
€86–118
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
9h 39m
€159–537
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
8h 33m
€132–977
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, 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 bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
12h 5m
€116–297
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 Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
11h
€135–480
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
12h 56m
€102–236

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

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16hAverage Duration

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Distance: 741 km
Duration: 16h

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, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, walk to Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, take the line 853 bus to Parkgate Street, 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 train from Cardiff Central to Cong via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rock Road, Croagh, Shannon Town Hall, and Dromoland in around 19h 35m.

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