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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Wicklowtrain train Ic / ...
    10h
    €85–155

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotelbus bus
    6h 21m
    €47–221

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    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 train from Rosslare Europort to Wicklowtrain train Ic / ...
    12h 6m
    €97–253

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotelbus bus
    6h 56m
    €57–191

  5. Train, ferry

    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 Wicklowtrain train Ic / ...
    11h 16m
    €126–309

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotelbus bus
    7h 48m
    €108–231

  7. 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 Connolly to Wicklowtrain train
    9h 18m
    €90–232

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Wicklowtrain train
    8h 42m
    €106–280

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotelbus bus
    8h 49m
    €130–346

Cardiff to Wicklow by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412 km
  • Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Wicklow. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Wicklow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wicklow via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 12h 6m.

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