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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Doolin by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Glenmorebus370
    4. Take the train from Waterford to TipperarytrainIc
    5. Drive from Limerick Junction to Doolincar
    15h 47m
    €140–230

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
    9h 33m
    €60–296

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwaytrainIc / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus350
    16h 51m
    €132–216

  4. Bus, ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus112
    2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquarebusT11 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Glenmorebus370
    5. Take the train from Waterford to TipperarytrainIc
    6. Drive from Limerick Junction to Doolincar
    19h 28m
    €130–207

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Doolincar
    10h 38m
    €136–190

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus55
    5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Stationbus51
    6. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus350
    17h 52m
    €106–168

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
    9h 46m
    €77–209

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeBHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    9h 6m
    €80–290

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    9h 3m
    €136–403

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    10h 28m
    €115–315

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    12h 13m
    €104–241

Cardiff to Doolin by train, car ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Glenmore, take the taxi to Waterford, take the train to Tipperary, take the taxi to Kilfeakle, take the line 855 bus to Limerick Junction, then drive to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Doolin via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Parkgate Street, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 16h 51m.

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