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 4h 58m.

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 4h 58m 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 37m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Dublin to Cardiff Docks, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Docks?

There are 1714+ 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, or car

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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 12m
£40–151
Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
4h 58m
£25–183
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 37m
£105–196
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Dockscar
10h 19m
£68–355
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 4m
£74–187
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
6h 54m
£90–232
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 45m
£80–195
Ferry, train via Millennium Centre
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
9h 49m
£140–302

Dublin to Cardiff Docks by ferry, train, and bus

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Ryanair flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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