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How to get fromCork to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 8m
    £86–200

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork 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
    £61–172

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Stnbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 30m
    £91–173

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    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 31m
    £125–224

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 22m
    £139–407

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 37m
    £87–274

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 12m
    £121–303

  8. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Whitfield Hospitalbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hosplbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 25m
    £133–314

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 Cork Andersn's Quay to Cardiff Central via SETU Cork Road, Wexford Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 13h 30m.

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