There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Cardigan by car ferry, car, train, ferry, or bus
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Drive from Holyhead to Cardigan
6h 48m£69–90Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
- Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
9h 38m£45–77Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740 / ...
- Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
10h 11m£52–94Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europort132
- Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
- Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ship InnT5
12h 15m£54–72
Ireland to Cardigan by train, foot, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cardigan is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cardigan is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 48m and costs £65 - £95.
The distance between Ireland and Cardigan is 209 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Cardigan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 38m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Ireland to Cardigan, including transfers.
There are 832+ hotels available in Cardigan.
What companies run services between Ireland and Cardigan, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cardigan. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Cardigan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Ship Inn via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Goodwick Square in around 9h 38m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £12–18
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ship Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £38–39
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £160–190
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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