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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Wales by car ferry, train, car, bus, or plane

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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 6m
    £83–159

  2. Line 82 bus, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sean Moore Road to Ringsend Roadbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    5h 20m
    £36–243

  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. Line 82 bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Sean Moore Road to Ringsend Roadbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
    5h 54m
    £46–156

  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 24m
    £91–202

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
    6h 7m
    £40–138

  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 30m
    £44–141

  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 44m
    £59–195

Dublin Terminal 1 to Wales by car ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Terminal 1 to Wales. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cardiff via Holyhead in around 7h 42m.

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