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There are 11 ways to get from Pontypridd to Ireland by train, plane, tram, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
    6h 7m
    €59–192

  2. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
    5h 47m
    €47–280

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    11h
    €142–234

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Grand Paradebus740
    13h 23m
    €110–207

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 26m
    €94–123

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    6h 25m
    €86–215

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    7h 15m
    €74–202

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalktrain
    6h 56m
    €80–278

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    7h 34m
    €100–257

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 36m
    €71–266

  11. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 52m
    €122–194

Pontypridd to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket€142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontypridd to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to North Wall Quay via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Castleforbes Road in around 11h.

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