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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 11m
    £124–457

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 18m
    £76–283

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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 43m
    £105–176

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112
    17h 12m
    £85–234

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 49m
    £82–270

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    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 48m

  7. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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
    16h 35m
    £107–286

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cardiff by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cardiff. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Cardiff Central via Limerick Colbert, Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 43m.

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