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How to get fromCarmarthen to Cavanby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Carmarthen to Cavan by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara StreettrainIc
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus30
    11h 38m
    €81–183

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    8h 41m
    €59–298

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airportbus2
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Cavan Bus Stationbus30
    14h 4m
    €102–145

  4. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus30
    14h 57m
    €172–286

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cavancar
    8h 18m
    €103–138

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    10h 2m
    €131–300

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    9h 3m
    €66–217

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    10h 11m

  9. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCWL - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    9h 51m

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Stationbus
    11h 59m

Carmarthen to Cavan by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Cavan. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Tara Street, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Cavan Bus Station via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, and Dublin Airport in around 14h 4m.

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