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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €85 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Letterkenny?

The distance between Cardiff and Letterkenny is 608 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 13m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 169+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Cardiff to Letterkenny - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
7h 51m
€85–279
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station
8h 34m
€56–285
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station32
14h 13m
€174–262
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 Letterkenny
10h 27m
€128–186
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 Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
7h 57m
€77–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
7h 52m
€102–272
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Station
8h 55m
€72–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
9h 8m
€107–359
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
8h 59m
€98–301
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
10h
€129–351
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny Bus Station32
14h 40m
€161–239

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

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14h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608.2 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Letterkenny. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Letterkenny Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 14h 13m.

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