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How to Travel from

Dublin to Cardiff

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.38–$178.33
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$152.85
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$191.07
Plane from Dublin Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$152.85

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$178.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$267.49
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.97–$700.58
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$191.07
Plane from Dublin Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.76

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$59.87
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$59.87

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$63.69

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.80

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.90–$165.59
Train from Barry to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.20–$6.37
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.20
Train from Crewe to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$108.27
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$114.64–$191.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs $25 - $195.65 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $25 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Cardiff Central via Portadown and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Dublin to Cardiff?

The distance between Dublin and Cardiff is 415 km.

How do I travel from Dublin to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dublin to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Cardiff train from?

Dublin to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Where does the Dublin to Cardiff train arrive?

Dublin to Cardiff train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Portadown station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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