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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Connacht is to train and fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Connacht is to fly and train which takes 8h 21m and costs €55 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Connacht?

The distance between Cardiff and Connacht is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Connacht without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 31m and costs €160 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Cardiff to Connacht, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Connacht?

There are 49+ hotels available in Connacht.

Cardiff to Connacht - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Connacht by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to RoscommonIc / ...
12h 31m
€160–245
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 Connolly to Boyle
8h 21m
€58–297
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Station23 / ...
14h 17m
€140–216
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 Roscommon
9h 37m
€118–166
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 Connolly to Boyle
8h 24m
€77–228
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle
10h 16m
€98–241
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
8h 50m
€142–336
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle
10h 17m
€103–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle
10h
€103–279

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

23Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Connacht.

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Distance: 642.6 km
Duration: 12h 31m

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 17m.

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