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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 35m
    £53–165

  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 57m
    £33–190

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar car
    10h 30m
    £69–541

  4. Ferry, train

    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
    10h 44m
    £101–256

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    5h 11m
    £67–243

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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
    6h 2m
    £73–162

  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 26m
    £79–229

  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 52m
    £84–193

  9. Ferry, train via Baggot Street

    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
    11h 6m
    £96–197

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, 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 30m.

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