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How to get fromCardiff to Westportby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Westport by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain train 804 / ...
    13h 52m
    €154–265

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain train
    9h 9m
    €54–258

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    19h 54m
    €112–291

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Westportcar car
    13h 23m
    €192–501

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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 Westporttrain train
    9h 31m
    €66–210

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    6h 54m
    €59–214

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    9h 1m
    €117–335

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    7h 55m
    €158–306

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    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. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain train
    11h 29m
    €108–253

Cardiff to Westport by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 746.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Westport. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Westport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westport via Upper Park Road, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 19h 54m.

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