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How to get fromCardiff to Rathminesby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    5h 11m
    €59–193

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Military Roadbus
    5h 1m
    €46–280

  3. Train, ferry via Marlborough

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    9h 50m
    €142–224

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 45m
    €97–128

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 14m
    €74–260

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    7h 50m
    €80–204

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEXT - DUB
    7h 12m
    €96–339

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 31m
    €121–182

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    11h 6m
    €124–230

Cardiff to Rathmines by train, ferry, foot, bus, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Rathmines. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the bus to Screen Cinema, walk to D'Olier Street, then take the bus to Military Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Charlemont via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Marlborough in around 9h 50m.

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