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How to get fromCardigan to Dublinby ferry, train, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Dublin by ferry, train, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Pearsetrain train Ic / ...
    8h 8m
    €153–200

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardigan to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h
    €73–408

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Alban Square 3bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 19m

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    8h 54m

  5. Bus, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Alban Square 3bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Alban Square 3 to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 44m

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Dublin Pearse. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 10h.

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