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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cardiff is to tram and fly and train which costs £30 - £190 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cardiff is to tram and fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £190.

How far is it from Ireland to Cardiff?

The distance between Ireland and Cardiff is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 44m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ireland to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1604+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ireland to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and tram

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

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 27m
£33–145
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 9m
£30–186
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
10h 44m
£96–166
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 53m
£42–132
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 18m
£53–159
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 23m
£65–199
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 59m
£73–235
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 54m
£48–203
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
11h 11m
£117–202

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

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10h 44mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Cardiff.

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Distance: 266.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 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 Spencer Dock to Cardiff Central via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 44m.

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