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How to get fromDublin to Cardiff Airportby plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Cardiff Airport by plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3h 18m
    £22–179

  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 Cardiff Airportcar car
    10h 43m
    £68–355

  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 52m
    £106–173

  4. 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
    11h
    £144–316

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    4h 57m
    £75–227

  6. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Rhoosetrain train
    6h 16m
    £52–178

Dublin to Cardiff Airport by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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