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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leitrim is to train and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leitrim is to fly and train which takes 9h 14m and costs €50 - €310.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leitrim?

The distance between Cardiff and Leitrim is 649 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leitrim without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 40m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Cardiff to Leitrim, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leitrim?

There are 161+ hotels available in Leitrim.

Cardiff to Leitrim - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Leitrim by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
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 Carrick On ShannonRe / ...
13h 40m
€162–263
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannon
9h 14m
€52–308
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrick-on-Shannon23
19h 43m
€88–126
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 Leitrim
9h 32m
€123–165
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannon
9h 25m
€66–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannon
10h 28m
€80–259
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
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 train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannon
10h 39m
€106–254
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 Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
11h 56m
€92–220
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 Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
11h 43m
€96–286

Cardiff to Leitrim by bus and ferry

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19h 43mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Leitrim. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Carrick On Shannon, walk to Carrick-on-Shannon Station, then take the line 567 bus to Leitrim. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leitrim via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, and Carrick-on-Shannon in around 19h 43m.

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