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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 51m
    €174–376

  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
    13h 13m
    €74–308

  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
    12h 36m
    €91–257

  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
    10h 39m
    €122–295

  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 4m
    €148–462

  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 Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    12h 7m
    €86–245

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    11h 23m
    €189–553

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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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