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How to get fromCardiff to Leinsterby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Leinster by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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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
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    5h 39m
    €52–173

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    5h 41m
    €36–258

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 45m
    €131–231

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 3m
    €101–132

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 48m
    €66–225

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
    7h
    €71–187

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

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
    7h 5m
    €82–240

  8. Train, ferry via Swords Village

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 3m
    €110–186

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Leinster. 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 15, then take the line 102 bus to Baldoyle Church. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skerries via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 10h 45m.

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