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How to get fromKinsale to CardiffBy plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinsale to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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 30m
    £80–230

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 9m
    £78–163

  3. Car ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Royal William Yard Ferry Landing to Saltash Ferry Landingferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Saltash to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    33h 20m

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 21m
    £139–331

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 41m
    £84–273

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 29m
    £80–258

Kinsale to Cardiff by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 bus from Kinsale to Cardiff Central via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Station, Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 9m.

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