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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks is to fly which costs £24 - £190 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £24 - £190.

How far is it from Dublin to Cardiff Docks?

The distance between Dublin and Cardiff Docks is 262 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 46m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Docks?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Cardiff Docks.

Dublin to Cardiff Docks - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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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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Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 22m
£34–154
Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
5h 20m
£24–182
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
9h 46m
£104–172
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Dockscar
10h 19m
£68–347
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Mermaid Quaybus T1c
13h 36m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£71–191
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£78–223
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£67–184

Dublin to Cardiff Docks by ferry, train, and bus

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9h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

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

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