What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to South Wales is to fly and train which costs £30 - £210 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to South Wales is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £30 - £210.

How far is it from Dublin to South Wales?

The distance between Dublin and South Wales is 325 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to South Wales without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 42m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to South Wales?

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Dublin to South Wales, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 676+ hotels available in South Wales.

Dublin to South Wales - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to South Wales by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to South Walescar
10h 15m
£63–349
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
6h
£34–204
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
10h 42m
£117–213
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bus Depotbus T2
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
5. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain
16h 8m
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
6h 13m
£46–173
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 57m
£96–243
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
7h 47m
£85–207

Dublin to South Wales by ferry and train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to South Wales. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to South Wales. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cwmbach via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 42m.

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