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How to get fromDublin to Cardiff Docksby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 34m
    £28–180

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 33m
    £104–172

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Dockscar car
    10h 19m
    £68–348

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Mermaid Quaybus bus T1c
    13h 36m

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 8m
    £34–154

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly 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
    7h
    £71–191

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £78–223

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m
    £67–189

Dublin to Cardiff Docks by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardiff Docks. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, 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, take the train to Cardiff Central, walk to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, then take the bus to Millennium Centre. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Lloyd George Avenue via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 9h 33m.

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