How far is it from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand?

The distance between Cardiff and Rosslare Strand is 303 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand without a car is to train and ferry via Fishguard which takes 8h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rosslare Strand?

There are 200+ hotels available in Rosslare Strand.

Cardiff to Rosslare Strand - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand by train, ferry, bus, 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 via Fishguard
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Fishguard Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
8h 11m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry Pembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
10h 54m
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)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strandtrain
8h 54m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry Pembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
9h 25m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strandtrain
8h 49m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

43Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand.

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Distance: 302.7 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 Harbour, 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 54m.

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