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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Schull is to bus and ferry which costs €85 - €120 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Schull is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €95 - €270.

How far is it from Cardiff to Schull?

The distance between Cardiff and Schull is 593 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Schull without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Schull without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 15h 3m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cardiff to Schull, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Schull?

There are 157+ hotels available in Schull.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Schull by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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 Cork Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull
8h 45m
€97–263
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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 Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull237
18h 26m
€85–117
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
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 bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull237
15h 3m
€92–214
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull237
16h 3m
€95–203
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 Schull
11h 38m
€157–215
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull
9h 44m
€140–425
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull
9h 48m
€112–369
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Wilton SC
4. Take the bus from University Hospital to Schull
12h 6m
€109–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
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 Cork
4. Take the bus from University Hospital to Schull
11h 56m
€97–228
Train, ferry, bus, drive
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 Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to KillarneyIc
6. Drive from Killarney to Schull
16h 27m
€103–222
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Schull237
17h 15m
€97–154

Cardiff to Schull by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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15h 3mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.7 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Schull, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Schull. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, then take the bus to Schull. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Schull via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Bus Station in around 15h 3m.

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