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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cavan to Cardiff by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    5h 57m
    £41–199

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 39m
    £118–200

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cavan to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    11h 30m
    £141–397

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

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    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
    6h 27m
    £47–163

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

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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
    7h 46m
    £84–200

  6. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    7h 4m
    £89–247

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    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
    7h 57m
    £80–198

  8. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 2m
    £118–196

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Cardiff Central via Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 39m.

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