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How to get fromCardiff to Traleeby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Tralee by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeBRS - KIR
    7h 46m
    €87–200

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeCWL - KIR
    8h 25m
    €69–303

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Stationbus40
    14h 55m
    €90–187

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctiontrainIc
    5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to TraleetrainIc
    15h 34m
    €91–195

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Stationbus40
    16h 7m
    €98–137

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain
    8h 59m
    €105–281

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeLTN - KIR
    7h 39m
    €122–376

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain
    10h 25m
    €91–227

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus
    9h 43m
    €126–467

  10. 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 Traleecar
    10h 53m
    €143–202

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) twice a week.

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