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How to get fromPorthcawl to Dublinby bus, train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Porthcawl to Dublin by bus, train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoosetrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    5h 30m
    €49–228

  2. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 39m
    €43–184

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 30m
    €82–422

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 46m
    €124–204

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Pearsetrain train Ic / ...
    13h 27m
    €133–331

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    7h 53m
    €103–277

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 25m
    €95–258

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    8h 11m
    €100–268

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    8h 43m
    €133–354

Porthcawl to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthcawl to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, walk to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porthcawl to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 10h 30m.

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