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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dublin by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4h 49m
    €39–169

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4h 24m
    €36–268

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 23m
    €128–225

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 51m
    €63–224

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 10m
    €59–158

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 48m
    €61–202

  7. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 31m
    €103–180

Cardiff to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Holyhead and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 23m.

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