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How to get fromRosslare Strand to Cardiffby ferry, train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Cardiff by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train Fishguard Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 30m
    £57–120

  2. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    8h 20m
    £39–218

  3. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain 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
    8h 22m
    £52–177

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    9h 49m

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry Rosslare Harbour-Pembroke Dock
    2. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 50m
    £63–145

Rosslare Strand to Cardiff by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tara Street, walk to Custom House Quay, take the line 783 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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