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

The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs £100 - £290.

How far is it from Castlebar to Cardiff?

The distance between Castlebar and Cardiff is 456 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castlebar to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 40m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Castlebar to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Castlebar to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 40m
£117–203
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
8h 11m
£58–262
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Foxford to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena22
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
15h 23m
£120–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castlebar to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
10h 39m
£109–162
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 24m
£60–171
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 40m
£111–362
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
8h 17m
£126–372
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NOC - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 17m
£108–289
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
9h 52m
£76–235
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
10h 58m
£80–191

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 453.6 mi
Duration: 13h 40m

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 Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way to Cardiff Central via Foxford, Dublin North Wall Quay Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 15h 23m.

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