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How to get fromRosslare Harbour to Cardiffby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cardiff by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff CentraltrainFishguard Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 13m
    £50–113

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    2. Take the bus from Goodwick Square to Haverfordwest Bus StationbusT11 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus112 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDbus
    10h 46m
    £46–90

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    9h 32m
    £107–142

  4. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 9m
    £55–169

  5. Ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff CentraltrainFishguard Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 16m
    £50–113

  6. Ferry, train via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke DockferryRosslare Harbour-Pembroke Dock
    2. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff CentraltrainPembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 35m
    £59–92

  7. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    7h 42m
    £52–266

Rosslare Harbour to Cardiff by ferry and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Harbour to Cardiff. However, you can take the ferry to Fishguard, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Kingsway GD via Fishguard, Goodwick Square, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 46m.

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