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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Connacht is to fly and train which costs €45 - €250 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Connacht is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs €65 - €260.

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 30m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Cardiff to Connacht, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Connacht?

There are 51+ 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 Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain Re
12h 30m
€129–239
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 Drumcondra to Boyletrain
8h 25m
€50–244
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stationbus 23 / ...
14h 49m
€145–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Roscommoncar
12h 37m
€151–262
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 Drumcondra to Boyletrain
8h 25m
€63–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
7h
€69–259
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 Connolly to Boyletrain
10h 35m
€90–209
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 11m
€112–328
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain
10h 38m
€101–257

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

23Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Connacht.

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Distance: 642.6 km
Duration: 12h 30m

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 49m.

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