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How to get fromLongford to Cardiffby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Longford to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £52–171

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 32m
    £42–202

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 45m
    £120–215

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Liffey Valley SCbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 33m
    £129–303

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Longford to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    12h 13m
    £147–407

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

    1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 53m
    £83–208

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 30m
    £102–256

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 19m
    £92–210

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    8h 27m
    £91–250

Longford to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 332.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Longford, IE-LD, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Longford to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Stn, take the line 700 bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 train from Longford to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 45m.

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