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How to get fromCardiff to Dublin Bayby train, plane, unknown, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dublin Bay by train, plane, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, travel

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    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. Walk from Dublin-Airport-DUB to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    4h 44m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Walk from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    9h 12m

  3. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Walk from Dublin-Airport-DUB to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    4h 21m

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Walk from Dublin-Airport-DUB to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    5h 40m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Walk from Dublin Connolly to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    7h 10m

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    4. Walk from Dublin-Airport-DUB to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    6h 36m

  7. Train, ferry, travel via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Walk from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dublin Bayunknown unknown
    9h 36m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dublin Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dublin Bay, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dublin Bay. However, 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), then travel to Dublin Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dublin Bay via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 12m.

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