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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Cadair Idris by ferry, train, taxi, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    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 28m
    £103–158

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    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 Cadair Idriscar car
    8h 30m
    £46–321

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Coleg Meirion Dwyforbus bus T2
    7h 39m

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  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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 Llandudno Junction, take the train to Blaenau Ffestiniog, then take the taxi to Cadair Idris. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cadair Idris via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor in around 7h 39m.

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