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How to get fromHeuston to Cardiffby plane, train, car ferry or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Heuston to Cardiff by plane, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 13m
    £43–154

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h
    £41–245

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 31m
    £85–162

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    7h 51m
    £74–111

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 54m
    £60–172

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 47m
    £76–311

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 42m
    £59–218

  8. Car ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 49m
    £92–207

Heuston to Cardiff by bus, car ferry, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Heuston to Cardiff. However, you can walk to Custom House Quay, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 14, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 bus from Five Lamps to Cardiff Central via Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 31m.

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