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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wicklow is to train and ferry via Pembroke Dock which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wicklow is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €50 - €280.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wicklow?

The distance between Cardiff and Wicklow is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wicklow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Cardiff to Wicklow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wicklow?

There are 94+ hotels available in Wicklow.

Cardiff to Wicklow - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Wicklow 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to WicklowIc
9h 55m
€76–158
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
6h 35m
€50–276
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Merrion Street to Colley Row133
12h 5m
€155–245
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 Wicklow
8h 20m
€104–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
6h 46m
€63–189
Train, ferry 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 train from Rosslare Europort to WicklowIc
11h 11m
€68–118
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
7h 48m
€78–256
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Grand Hotel
9h 30m
€92–222
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
8h 46m
€100–335

Cardiff to Wicklow by train and ferry

13Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Wicklow. 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 Wicklow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colley Row via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Sean Moore Road, and Merrion Street in around 12h 5m.

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