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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon is to bus and ferry which costs €85 - €130 and takes 18h 28m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Roscommon?

The distance between Cardiff and Roscommon is 579 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 via Longford which takes 13h 32m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Cardiff to Roscommon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Roscommon?

There are 47+ hotels available in Roscommon.

Cardiff to Roscommon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Roscommon by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
7h 52m
€77–210
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
7h 32m
€64–297
Train, ferry via Longford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LongfordRe / ...
13h 32m
€169–259
Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Longford Station22
14h 31m
€144–214
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Station23 / ...
18h 28m
€86–125
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
8h 59m
€92–277
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
10h 27m
€92–223
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
10h 8m
€97–288
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to RoscommonIc / ...
13h 55m
€137–201
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to KildareRe
5. Take the train from Kildare to RoscommonIc / ...
14h 46m
€91–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Roscommon
9h 37m
€121–165

Cardiff to Roscommon by bus and ferry

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18h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.1 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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 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 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Roscommon via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Station in around 13h 32m.

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