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 €75 - €130 and takes 15h 16m.

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 20m and costs €80 - €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 31m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cardiff to Mallow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mallow?

There are 34+ hotels available in Mallow.

Cardiff to Mallow - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Mallow by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
6h 20m
€84–210
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain
7h 38m
€59–264
Train, ferry
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain 212 / ...
12h 31m
€148–254
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain 208 / ...
13h 51m
€81–159
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
15h 16m
€78–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain
7h 47m
€77–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
7h 22m
€142–389
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
7h 29m
€69–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Mallowbus
8h 25m
€135–399
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)plane MAN - ORK
8h 51m
€105–291

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

26Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.8 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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 31m.

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