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How to get fromDublin to Aberfanby plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain train
    5h 37m
    £33–198

  2. Car ferry, drive

    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 Aberfancar car
    10h 6m
    £63–345

  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 35m
    £109–181

  4. 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 Merthyr Valetrain train
    6h 10m
    £39–162

  5. 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
    7h 48m
    £84–232

  6. 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
    7h 41m
    £72–197

  7. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 44m
    £147–324

Dublin to Aberfan by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Aberfan. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, take the train to Cardiff Central, then take the train to Merthyr Vale. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Aberfan via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 6m.

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