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How to get fromCardiff to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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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
    5h 18m
    €48–160

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    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
    3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    4h 45m
    €35–217

  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 35m
    €122–224

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 23m
    €80–419

  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 Dundalktrain train
    6h 11m
    €74–181

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    5h 32m
    €100–227

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 37m
    €80–266

  8. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    7h 10m
    €116–332

  9. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    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
    10h 15m
    €133–315

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 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 Spencer Dock via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 35m.

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