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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dundalk is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dundalk is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €40 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dundalk?

The distance between Cardiff and Dundalk is 483 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 11h 30m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cardiff to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 246+ hotels available in Dundalk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Dundalk by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
5h 47m
€57–189
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
5h 37m
€44–276
Train, ferry
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 30m
€160–252
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 Dundalk
8h 29m
€110–146
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Dundalk
6h 21m
€71–191
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
6h 12m
€76–256
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 Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
6h 50m
€72–256
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
7h
€98–253
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Dundalk
6h 2m
€90–249
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 Dublin Connolly to DundalkIc / ...
12h 6m
€134–205

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

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11h 30mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.2 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Stapleton Place. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dundalk via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 30m.

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