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How to get fromDublin to Walesby plane, train or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Wales by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 48m
    £38–178

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3h 48m
    £26–200

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 22m
    £112–199

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4h 40m
    £40–143

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4h 46m
    £34–132

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 12m
    £44–181

  7. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    9h 30m
    £91–161

Dublin to Wales by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Wales?

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

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