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How to get fromDublin to Cardiganby train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    8h 7m
    £124–167

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    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 Cardigancar car
    10h 6m
    £58–340

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Alban Square 3bus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    11h 13m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4 to Ship Innbus bus T5
    12h 1m
    £100–240

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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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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