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How to get fromCastlebar to Cardiffby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Castlebar to Cardiff by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 9m
    £164–237
  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    8h 28m
    £48–239
  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Dublin Airport Zone 15bus bus 721
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h
    £172–246
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    13h 11m
    £160–426
  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 45m
    £67–194
  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 20m
    £94–277
  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 43m
    £125–382
  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 18m
    £80–394
  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 12m
    £98–309
  10. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 59m
    £86–199

Castlebar to Cardiff by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Zone 15, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 15h.

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