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How to get fromCardiff to Lismore Castleby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from The Faythe to Duncormickbus388
    4. Drive from Duncormick to Lismore Castlecar
    11h 7m

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Dungarvanbus
    9h 40m
    €59–300

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Dungarvin Davitts Quaybus40
    14h 16m
    €68–91

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Lismore Castlecar
    10h 8m
    €128–181

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, line 245 bus, line 363 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Fermoybus
    4. Take the bus from Fermoy to Lismorebus
    8h 34m

  6. Train, ferry, bus via Waterford

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Dungarvanbus40 / ...
    11h 50m
    €81–201

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Dungarvin Davitts Quaybus40
    13h 22m
    €75–117

  8. 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)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Dungarvanbus
    9h 59m
    €78–231

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, line 245 bus, line 363 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Fermoybus
    4. Take the bus from Fermoy to Lismorebus
    9h 31m

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, line 245 bus, line 363 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHX - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Fermoybus
    4. Take the bus from Fermoy to Lismorebus
    9h 41m

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    11h 20m
    €80–239

Cardiff to Lismore Castle by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lismore Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Lismore Castle. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, take the taxi to The Faythe, take the bus to Duncormick, then drive to Lismore Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lismore Castle via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Dungarvan, and Lismore in around 14h 16m.

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