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How to get fromDublin Terminal 1 to Walesby car ferry, train, car, plane or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Wales by car ferry, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 5m
    £88–159
  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    5h 24m
    £38–283
  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    7h 42m
    £73–109
  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
    5h 47m
    £46–216
  5. Car ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 23m
    £96–202
  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
    6h 15m
    £42–145
  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
    7h 21m
    £50–160
  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
    7h 33m
    £60–219
  9. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
    8h 45m
    £53–201

Dublin Terminal 1 to Wales by car ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Wales?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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