What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £250.

How far is it from Dublin to Cardiff?

The distance between Dublin and Cardiff is 260 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train via Holyhead which takes 9h 14m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Dublin to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dublin to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h
£40–148
Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
4h 45m
£39–245
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
9h 14m
£86–161
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
7h 42m
£73–108
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 53m
£57–167
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 35m
£80–301
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 29m
£59–199
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
9h 16m
£107–199
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
9h 24m
£86–202

Dublin to Cardiff by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Cardiff.

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 784 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cardiff Central via Holyhead and Holyhead in around 9h 14m.

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