What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Ireland is to bus and fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €30 - €210.

How far is it from Wales to Ireland?

The distance between Wales and Ireland is 300 km.

How do I travel from Wales to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 20m and costs €110 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Ireland?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Wales to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Ireland.

Wales to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4h 44m
€49–171
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4h 12m
€34–205
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
9h 20m
€116–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
10h 23m
€79–418
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4h 56m
€39–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
5h 6m
€54–176
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
5h 11m
€75–194
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 21m
€70–167
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
5h 54m
€43–225
Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
10h 18m
€125–299

Wales to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wales to Ireland.

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Distance: 299.8 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Wales and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) once daily.

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