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

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    5h 8m
    £32–231

  2. 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 50m
    £106–162

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff Dockscar
    7h 45m
    £83–108

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 37m
    £40–151

  5. 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)planeBFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 30m
    £57–162

  6. 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
    7h 6m
    £73–259

  7. 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
    7h 7m
    £58–208

  8. 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 52m
    £127–199

Dublin to Cardiff Docks by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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