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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 24m
  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    6h 16m
    £44–273
  3. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    12h 37m
    £108–190
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cavan to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    9h 12m
    £91–136
  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 31m
    £45–152
  6. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    6h 57m
  7. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 57m
  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 3m
    £78–309
  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 57m
    £63–226
  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    12h 55m
    £124–225

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cavan to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 15, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavan Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 37m.

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