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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Youghal is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €95 and takes 13h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Youghal is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €240.

How far is it from Cardiff to Youghal?

The distance between Cardiff and Youghal is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Youghal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 35m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cardiff to Youghal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Youghal?

There are 143+ hotels available in Youghal.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Youghal 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 Upper Strand
6h 50m
€85–234
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 Youghal40
13h 58m
€70–93
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 Youghal40
11h 35m
€85–165
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 Youghal
10h 25m
€131–185
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 Upper Strand
7h 49m
€136–408
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 Upper Strand
7h 53m
€103–292
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 Cork Bus Station to Upper Strand
9h 55m
€90–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Upper Strand
9h 34m
€102–298
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
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 Harbour to Youghal40
11h 38m
€85–165
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 Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to SETU Cork Road340
4. Take the bus from Waterford W.I.T to Youghal40
12h 16m
€94–194
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 Harbour to Youghal40
12h 47m
€82–120

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

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12h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Youghal, IE-CO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Youghal. 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 Upper Strand. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Youghal via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 11h 35m.

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