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How to get fromCardiff to Connachtby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain train Re
    12h 30m
    €152–247
  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain train
    8h 21m
    €51–228
  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    14h 34m
    €137–218
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Roscommoncar car
    12h 38m
    €176–258
  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain train
    8h 29m
    €65–200
  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain train
    10h 22m
    €81–192
  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    9h 9m
    €152–304
  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    8h 7m
    €118–340
  9. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain train
    10h 18m
    €98–263

Cardiff to Connacht by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Connacht. 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, then take the train to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Roscommon via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Station in around 14h 34m.

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