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How to get fromCardiff to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, or car 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
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    4h 41m
    €62–208

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    4h 21m
    €43–277

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    9h 7m
    €145–222

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 33m
    €93–126

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    5h 48m
    €71–247

  6. 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)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    7h 13m
    €82–219

  7. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 15m
    €120–177

Cardiff to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest 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 Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Holyhead and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 7m.

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