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How to get fromCardiff to Dingleby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dingle by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dun Laoghairetrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    5. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    20h 47m
    €187–398

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    14h 28m
    €58–236

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    10h 11m
    €98–285

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    11h 5m
    €114–283

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    10h 9m
    €142–364

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    12h 11m
    €82–240

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    11h 42m
    €121–366

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dingle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dingle. However, you can take the train to Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Dun Laoghaire, walk to Dun Laoghaire Stn, take the bus to Broadstone, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Tralee, walk to Tralee Bus Station, then take the bus to Dingle. Alternatively, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, then take the bus to Dingle.

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