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How to get fromDublin to Cardiff Castleby plane, train or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Cardiff Castle by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 14m
    £39–144

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 46m
    £35–237

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 24m
    £132–199

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 7m
    £53–146

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 37m
    £74–219

  6. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 43m
    £58–207

  7. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadferryDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 32m
    £111–161

Dublin to Cardiff Castle by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardiff Castle. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, 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, take the train to Cardiff Central, then walk to Cardiff Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cardiff Castle via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 24m.

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