What is the cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £210 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundalk to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £70 - £200.

How far is it from Dundalk to Cardiff?

The distance between Dundalk and Cardiff is 395 miles.

How do I travel from Dundalk to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Dundalk to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Dundalk to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Dundalk to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 780+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dundalk to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dundalk to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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
5h 55m
£61–156
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
6h
£40–207
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 49m
£101–207
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 7m
£113–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
10h 46m
£110–200
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 1m
£53–166
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
5h 40m
£72–193
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 39m
£98–247
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 29m
£90–195

Dundalk to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

11h 49mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 49m.

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