What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon is to fly and train which costs €50 - €260 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €50 - €260.

How far is it from Cardiff to Roscommon?

The distance between Cardiff and Roscommon is 643 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Roscommon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 31m and costs €180 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Cardiff to Roscommon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Roscommon?

There are 50+ hotels available in Roscommon.

Cardiff to Roscommon - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
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 Roscommontrain Re
12h 31m
€185–262
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 Roscommontrain
7h 38m
€50–255
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stationbus 23 / ...
15h
€170–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Roscommoncar
12h 37m
€183–285
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 Roscommontrain
7h 53m
€71–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain
8h 55m
€111–339
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Roscommonbus
9h 21m
€118–327
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)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain
10h 13m
€92–225
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain
9h 58m
€97–242
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain
9h 52m
€98–253

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

23Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Roscommon.

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Distance: 642.6 km
Duration: 12h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Roscommon. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Roscommon via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Station in around 15h.

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