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How to get fromCardiff to Leitrimby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Leitrim by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Re / ...
    13h 40m
    €150–255

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    9h 1m
    €47–248

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to North Wall Quaybus bus 740
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Re / ...
    17h 33m
    €101–153

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick Squarebus bus T11 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 23
    21h 3m
    €98–165

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Leitrimcar car
    11h 54m
    €172–259

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    9h 17m
    €65–191

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    10h 33m
    €95–264

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    10h 26m
    €76–257

  9. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    11h 25m
    €86–195

  10. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    11h 13m
    €92–270

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train
    11h 9m
    €81–243

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Cardiff Central to Leitrim via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, North Wall Quay, Dublin Connolly, Carrick On Shannon, and Carrick-on-Shannon Station in around 17h 33m.

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