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How to get fromDublin to Aberdareby car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Aberdare by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Aberdarecar car
    10h 3m
    £63–351

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    6h 10m
    £36–205

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 50m
    £116–212

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus 76
    12h 56m
    £140–295

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    6h 27m
    £46–174

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 7m
    £98–259

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train
    7h 54m
    £87–208

Dublin to Aberdare by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Aberdare. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Aberdare. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Aberdare via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 50m.

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