There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard HarbourManchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour / ...
- Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
8h 15m€61–145Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
- Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare HarbourPembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
10h 40m€53–71Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Rosslare Strand Station
9h 20m€119–167Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
8h 49m€77–207Train, ferry via Rosslare Strand
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard HarbourManchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour / ...
- Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
8h 20m€64–148Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke DockCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
- Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare HarbourPembroke Dock-Rosslare Harbour
9h 29m€72–98Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
8h 38m€64–350
Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station is to bus and ferry which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station is to train and ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs €60 - €150.
The distance between Cardiff and Rosslare Strand Station is 299 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station, including transfers.
There are 166+ hotels available in Rosslare Strand Station.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rosslare Strand Station, IE-WX, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Rosslare Strand Station. 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 train to Rosslare Strand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rosslare Strand Station via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Rosslare Strand in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–110
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €170–430
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–220
- On Foot
- €40–50
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €185–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
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