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How to get fromCardiff to Portmageeby train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Portmagee by train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    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 train from Waterford to Limerick JunctiontrainIc
    5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to FarranforetrainIc
    6. Take the taxi from Farranfore to Portmageetaxi
    16h 21m
    €189–323

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portmageecar
    11h 55m
    €153–217

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeBRS - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    11h 22m

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    12h 2m

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeLTN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    11h 15m

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeCWL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    12h 1m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, 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 train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    13h 28m

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    12h 56m

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    13h 5m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portmagee, IE-KY, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Portmagee. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, walk to Waterford, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Farranfore, then take the taxi to Portmagee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Portmagee via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 55m.

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