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

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There are 11 ways to get from Shannon to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport 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
    6h 23m
    £128–464

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    8h 31m
    £51–215

  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
    15h
    £104–177

  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 29m
    £85–235

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 29m
    £98–217

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    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
    8h 45m
    £63–184

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    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
    6h 28m
    £84–291

  8. Fly Shannon Airport 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
    7h 59m
    £90–292

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    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
    10h 18m
    £102–218

  10. 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
    15h 3m

  11. 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 24m
    £109–287

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, 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 Town Centre to Cardiff Central via Limerick Colbert, Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 15h.

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