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

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There are 9 ways to get from Drogheda to Cardiff by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    4h 51m
    £36–192

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar car
    10h 59m
    £75–366

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain 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
    11h 28m
    £111–184

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Hospital to Dublin Busárasbus bus 101
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 51m
    £154–339

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

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus 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
    5h 25m
    £42–156

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    5h 25m
    £77–230

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 11m
    £72–183

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 3m
    £87–226

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

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus 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
    6h 55m
    £75–191

Drogheda to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Aircraft Hangars, 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 vehicle from Drogheda to Cardiff via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 59m.

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