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How to get fromIreland to Cardiffby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Cardiff by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 15m
    £40–155

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 50m
    £30–186

  3. Car ferry, drive

    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 Cardiffcar car
    10h 31m
    £69–358

  4. 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
    10h 37m
    £110–201

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 44m
    £67–186

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    5h 7m
    £75–228

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 9m
    £86–210

  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 49m
    £81–194

  9. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    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
    11h 13m
    £113–282

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cardiff. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Dublin to Cardiff via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 31m.

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