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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dundalk is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €250 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dundalk is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €270.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dundalk?

The distance between Cardiff and Dundalk is 632 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 49m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cardiff to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 97+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Cardiff to Dundalk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Dundalk by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 12m
€84–195
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
5h 41m
€46–241
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
10h 49m
€126–239
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus
11h 44m
€135–306
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalkcar
10h 37m
€130–222
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 36m
€80–266
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)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 14m
€69–198
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
7h 19m
€115–299
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
7h 13m
€106–232
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
8h 8m
€133–388

Cardiff to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dundalk.

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Distance: 632.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dundalk. 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dundalk via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 10h 49m.

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