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How to get fromCardigan to Irelandby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardigan to Ireland by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain train Ic
    10h 27m
    €30–61

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Paradebus bus 740 / ...
    10h 55m
    €38–73

  3. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    9h 19m

  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 Wexford Stn to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    12h 39m
    €56–176

  5. Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    9h 23m

  6. Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    8h 47m

  7. Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    10h 7m
    €102–285

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Fishguard & Goodwick Station, walk to Fishguard & Goodwick, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Grand Parade via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford Stn in around 10h 55m.

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