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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crossmaglen is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £140 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Crossmaglen is to train and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs £70 - £210.

How far is it from Cardiff to Crossmaglen?

The distance between Cardiff and Crossmaglen is 366 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crossmaglen without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Cardiff to Crossmaglen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crossmaglen?

There are 186+ hotels available in Crossmaglen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Crossmaglen 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 Connolly to Dundalk
11h 53m
£139–216
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
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 Great Victoria Street to Newry
8h 1m
£73–210
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
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 Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus StationX1
17h 23m
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 Crossmaglen
8h 38m
£100–133
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 42 bus
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 Newry
4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Square
8h 17m
Train, car ferry
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 Raheny to DundalkRe / ...
12h 3m
£130–189
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 T1 to Newry Bus Station
8h 2m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Newry
4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Square
8h 10m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 42 bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Crossmaglen Square
7h 51m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newry
9h 15m
£81–258
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 T1 to Newry Bus Station
9h 5m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 363.7 mi
Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Crossmaglen. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to North Wall Quay, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Dundalk, then drive to Crossmaglen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Crossmaglen Square via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 17h 23m.

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