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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mallow is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mallow is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €210.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mallow?

The distance between Cardiff and Mallow is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mallow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 50m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cardiff to Mallow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mallow?

There are 36+ hotels available in Mallow.

Cardiff to Mallow - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Mallow by train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Mallow
6h 39m
€87–210
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 Dublin Heuston to Mallow
7h 36m
€70–305
Train, ferry
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 Heuston to MallowIc / ...
12h 50m
€168–254
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
13h 36m
€90–213
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 Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
15h 40m
€80–115
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 Dublin Heuston to Mallow
7h 56m
€83–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
7h 35m
€134–365
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallow
7h 51m
€121–345
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
7h 42m
€100–287
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
9h 25m
€79–236
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to MallowIc / ...
13h 46m
€83–204
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
14h 48m
€87–143
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 Mallow
10h 11m
€136–185

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

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13h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 519.7 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Mallow. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Mallow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mallow via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 50m.

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