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How to get fromMayo County to Cardiffby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Mayo County to Cardiff by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 19m
    £121–219

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    9h 19m
    £46–216

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mayo County to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    13h 15m
    £160–425

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 47m
    £57–170

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £58–197

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 45m
    £128–324

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 26m
    £107–302

  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 17m
    £98–356

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 19m
    £97–209

Mayo County to Cardiff by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Mayo County to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 454 bus to Castlebar Stn, walk to Castlebar, take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayo County to Cardiff via Larne and Cairnryan in around 13h 15m.

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