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 and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 54m.

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 27m and costs £65 - £210.

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 42m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Dundalk to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dundalk to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 51m
£54–165
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
5h 39m
£46–295
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
11h 42m
£108–184
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
11h 47m
£124–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
8h 38m
£85–128
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 54m
£47–154
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
5h 27m
£68–256
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 27m
£67–205
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 27m
£80–371
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 21m
£65–228
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
12h 22m
£102–178

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

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11h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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 Great Victoria Street, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, 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, Sean O'Casey Bridge, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 11h 42m.

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