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How to get fromKinsale to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 14m
    £87–211

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 6m
    £95–171

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 27m
    £145–438

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 43m
    £88–275

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 37m
    £102–277

Kinsale to Cardiff by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 226 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Cardiff Central via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 6m.

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