What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Meath?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Meath is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Meath?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Meath is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €40 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Meath?

The distance between Cardiff and County Meath is 456 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to County Meath without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to County Meath without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 41m and costs €150 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to County Meath?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cardiff to County Meath, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Meath?

There are 128+ hotels available in County Meath.

Cardiff to County Meath - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to County Meath by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147
6h 6m
€61–207
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147
6h 2m
€42–276
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Beresford Place to Johnstown CentreNx
10h 41m
€153–236
Train, ferry, bus via Navan
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 Navan109
11h 27m
€128–191
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 County Meath
8h 21m
€102–140
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147
7h 14m
€70–241
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147
7h 27m
€81–268
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 50m
€82–221
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 51m
€87–268
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 Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 34m
€87–259

Cardiff to County Meath by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Meath.

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Distance: 455.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Meath, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to County Meath. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Navan R147. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Johnstown Centre via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Beresford Place in around 10h 41m.

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