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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Cardigan by train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    8h 6m
    £124–167

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus bus 740 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    10h 46m
    £54–79

  3. 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 Cardigancar car
    10h 6m
    £58–342

  4. Fly, train, bus

    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 Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus
    9h 21m

  5. Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 132
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4 to Ship Innbus bus T5
    11h 44m
    £100–240

Dublin to Cardigan by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardigan. However, you can take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, then take the taxi to Cardigan. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cardigan via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 6m.

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