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How to get fromDublin to Penarthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Penarth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cogantrain train
    4h 31m
    £26–187

  2. 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
    9h 47m
    £108–199

  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 Penarthcar car
    10h 25m
    £68–355

  4. 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
    5h 24m
    £38–161

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 16m
    £74–197

  6. Fly Dublin Airport 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 4m
    £90–246

  7. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    6h 51m
    £79–195

  8. 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
    9h 54m
    £140–299

Dublin to Penarth by ferry and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Penarth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cogan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Penarth via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 47m.

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