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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Cardigan by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    11h 5m
    £51–95

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train 217 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    12h 45m
    £55–94

  3. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    10h 19m

  4. Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Wexford Hospitalbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ship Innbus bus T5
    14h 7m
    £72–105

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus
    10h 36m
    £51–223

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus
    11h 19m
    £67–208

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    11h 3m

Cork to Cardigan by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Cardigan. However, you can take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Goodwick Square, take the bus to Ffordd yr Efail 2, then take the bus to Ship Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Ship Inn via Limerick Junction, Waterford, Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Goodwick Square in around 12h 45m.

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