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 €45 - €260 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Roscommon is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs €70 - €250.

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 30m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Cardiff to Roscommon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Roscommon?

There are 51+ 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 30m
€127–235
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
8h 4m
€47–253
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 / ...
14h 49m
€143–251
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
€150–261
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
8h 4m
€60–193
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Roscommonbus
7h 22m
€72–246
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 14m
€90–208
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 33m
€114–313
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)plane EXT - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain
10h 16m
€132–400
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
10h 18m
€101–257

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

23Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Roscommon.

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Distance: 642.6 km
Duration: 12h 30m

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 14h 49m.

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