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How to get fromCardigan to Downpatrickby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardigan to Downpatrick by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    12h 1m
    £116–170

  2. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    9h 24m
    £55–164

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    14h 59m
    £66–112

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus bus T5
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    5. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus bus 240
    16h 59m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardigan to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrickcar car
    10h 10m
    £126–185

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    10h 24m
    £58–255

  7. Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    8h 47m
    £76–215

  8. Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    11h 11m
    £71–212

  9. Bus, train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    10h 58m
    £69–212

  10. Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    10h 39m
    £72–232

Cardigan to Downpatrick by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Downpatrick. However, you can take the taxi to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Adelaide Street, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Church Street via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 14h 59m.

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