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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kilrush is to train and ferry and bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kilrush is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €120 - €350.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kilrush?

The distance between Cardiff and Kilrush is 918 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kilrush without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 19h 39m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Cardiff to Kilrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilrush?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kilrush.

Cardiff to Kilrush - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Kilrush by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, taxi, 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
8h 40m
€122–341
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
5. Take the train from Limerick to Ennis
6. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
11h 39m
€79–322
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to The Clock Tower340
4. Take the train from Waterford to TipperaryIc
5. Drive from Tipperary to Kilrush
14h 35m
€107–240
Bus, ferry, taxi, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the taxi from Rosslare Harbour to Enniscorthy
4. Take the train from Waterford to TipperaryIc
5. Drive from Tipperary to Kilrush
17h 9m
€170–296
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 Kilrush
10h 51m
€141–195
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
10h 1m
€94–237
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
8h 51m
€103–293
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
10h 30m
€87–262
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
12h
€92–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush
11h 58m
€106–240
Train, ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
4. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimer
17h 46m
€104–254
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Station51
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrush336
19h 39m
€102–159

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 917.6 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kilrush. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Kilrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kilrush via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, The Clock Tower, Waterford, and Tipperary in around 14h 35m.

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