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How to get fromDublin to Cadair Idrisby ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cadair Idris by ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Y Marian Mawrbus bus 1
    6h 58m
    £83–112

  2. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Y Marian Mawrbus bus 1
    7h 6m
    £120–255

  3. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Y Marian Mawrbus bus 1
    7h 10m

  4. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Cadair Idristaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    £169–235

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  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cadair Idris, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cadair Idris. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor station, take the bus to Y Marian Mawr, then take the taxi to Cadair Idris. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cadair Idris via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor station, and Y Marian Mawr in around 7h 6m.

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