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How to get fromCardiff to Rosslare Strandby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard HarbourtrainManchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    8h 12m
    €64–148

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare HarbourferryPembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
    10h 35m
    €53–71

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Rosslare Strandcar
    9h 20m
    €119–167

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    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 Tara Street to Rosslare Strandtrain
    8h 49m
    €77–207

  5. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard HarbourtrainManchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    8h 15m
    €64–148

  6. Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke DocktrainCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare HarbourferryPembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
    9h 24m
    €72–98

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strandtrain
    8h 38m
    €64–350

Cardiff to Rosslare Strand by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rosslare Strand, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the bus to Rosslare Strand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rosslare Strand via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 10h 35m.

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