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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rosslare Strand 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 / ...
    8h 27m
    £53–125

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    2. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDbus
    10h 51m
    £48–66

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    9h 30m
    £96–143

  4. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand 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
    7h 56m
    £56–172

  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 / ...
    8h 30m
    £53–125

  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 / ...
    9h 50m
    £61–100

  7. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    7h 43m
    £54–263

  8. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 24m
    £72–236

Rosslare Strand to Cardiff by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest 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, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslare Strand to Kingsway GD via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock station, South Parade Terminus Only, Upper Park Road, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 51m.

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