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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Aberfancar car
    10h 6m
    £63–349

  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 Merthyr Valetrain train
    6h 15m
    £34–203

  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
    £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 Stand 1bus bus 76
    12h 42m
    £110–272

  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 Merthyr Valetrain train
    6h 6m
    £46–172

  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 40m
    £85–206

  7. 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 54m
    £96–242

Dublin to Aberfan by ferry and train

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Aberfan. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Aberfan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Merthyr Vale via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 35m.

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