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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ireland is to train and fly and tram which takes 5h 3m and costs €40 - €270.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ireland?

The distance between Cardiff and Ireland is 430 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 28m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cardiff to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 41+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
5h 13m
€56–181
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaght
5h 3m
€43–268
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
9h 28m
€141–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
7h 43m
€97–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
5h 32m
€83–204
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
€76–266
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
6h 16m
€71–248
Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
10h 20m
€121–182
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
11h 18m
€124–230

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

26Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ireland. 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 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Wall Quay via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Castleforbes Road in around 9h 28m.

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