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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tipperary is to bus and ferry which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tipperary is to fly and train which takes 8h 4m and costs €60 - €310.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tipperary?

The distance between Cardiff and Tipperary is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tipperary without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 49m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Cardiff to Tipperary, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tipperary?

There are 87+ hotels available in Tipperary.

Cardiff to Tipperary - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Tipperary 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, bus
best
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street55
11h 49m
€84–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 4m
€62–310
Bus, ferry
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street55
14h 16m
€69–116
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 Tipperary
9h 41m
€123–176
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 Limerick Junction
8h 9m
€81–241
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 train from Waterford to TipperaryIc
12h 5m
€82–175
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street55
13h 1m
€76–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
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 train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 12m
€96–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
8h 16m
€125–369
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
8h 25m
€98–290
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
10h 19m
€102–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
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 train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 21m
€82–307

Cardiff to Tipperary by train, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

11h 49mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Tipperary.

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Distance: 458.7 km
Duration: 11h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Tipperary. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, then take the bus to Tipperary Abbey Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tipperary Abbey Street via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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