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How to get fromCardigan to Irelandby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Ireland by ferry, train, 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 Grand Canal Docktrain train Ic
    8h 4m
    €153–200

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Paradebus bus 740 / ...
    10h 48m
    €63–97

  3. 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
    9h 21m

  4. 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
    12h 8m

  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
    12h 33m

Cardigan to Ireland by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardigan to Ireland. However, you can take the taxi to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finch Square C to Grand Parade via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Fishguard Harbour station, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Wexford Stn in around 10h 48m.

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