What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardigan is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardigan is to train and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs £70 - £120.

How far is it from Dublin to Cardigan?

The distance between Dublin and Cardigan is 187 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cardigan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Dublin to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Dublin to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cardigan by train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
8h 6m
£72–118
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 740 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
10h 31m
£31–75
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 Cardigancar
10h 6m
£59–523
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus 132
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
3. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ship Innbus T5
11h 48m
£38–140

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Cardigan.

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cardigan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, then take the taxi to Cardigan. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cardigan via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 6m.

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