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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Cardiff by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Fishguard

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    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
    £51–100

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDbus bus
    11h 18m
    £45–84

  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 10m
    £53–162

  4. 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
    £61–90

  5. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    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
    7h 43m
    £48–225

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain 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
    9h 39m
    £73–225

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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 a bus from Rosslare Strand to Kingsway GD via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Goodwick Square, Ffordd yr Efail 2, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 11h 18m.

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