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How to get fromCardiff to New Rossby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to New Ross by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Rosslare Europort to New Rossbus40 / ...
    9h 5m
    €72–161

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Europort to New Rossbus40 / ...
    11h 29m
    €57–83

  3. 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 New Rosscar
    9h 24m
    €121–165

  4. 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 Waterford Bus Stationbus
    8h 26m
    €74–214

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    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 New Rossbus40 / ...
    9h 9m
    €72–161

  6. Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock

    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 Europort to New Rossbus40 / ...
    10h 17m
    €69–121

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Waterford Bus Stationbus
    8h 15m
    €60–331

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, 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 Anderson's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus
    9h
    €95–269

Cardiff to New Ross by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and New Ross, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to New Ross. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the bus to New Ross. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to New Ross via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 11h 29m.

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