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How to get fromBridgend to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bridgend to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoosetrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4h 23m
    €45–223

  2. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5h 54m
    €40–178

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bridgend to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 31m
    €82–421

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 33m
    €128–218

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 28m
    €103–272

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 46m
    €97–255

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 25m
    €92–251

  8. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Pearsetrain train Ic / ...
    12h
    €133–323

Bridgend to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bridgend to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bridgend to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 10h 31m.

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