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 - €160 and takes 17h 20m.

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 €90 - €240.

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 35m and costs €150 - €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 - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 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
€92–238
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 37m
€64–303
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 35m
€151–253
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
€95–178
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station112
2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Goodwick SquareT11 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 20m
€84–155
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 51m
€87–234
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 37m
€142–362
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 48m
€73–286
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 52m
€129–372
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallow
8h 3m
€87–276
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
€87–142
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 12m
€132–185

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

26Weekly Services

12h 35mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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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, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 35m.

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