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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €270 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs €70 - €250.

How far is it from Cardiff to Letterkenny?

The distance between Cardiff and Letterkenny is 717 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 which takes 14h 18m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 165+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Cardiff to Letterkenny - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932
14h 18m
€152–255
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
8h 36m
€54–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkennycar
11h 14m
€167–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
8h 53m
€72–208
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
14h 20m
€160–275
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)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 36m
€73–184
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 34m
€85–269
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 30m
€74–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
9h 49m
€98–368
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
9h 39m
€80–270

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

26Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 717.2 km
Duration: 14h 18m

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 Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Abbey Street, walk to Parnell Square Nth, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Letterkenny via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 11h 14m.

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