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8 h 1 min
418 km.
from $22
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Dublin, Irish → Cardiff, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dublin to Cardiff

Composite routes from Dublin to Cardiff

Cheapest
8 h 1 min
Car
418 km.
from $22
Fastest
1 h 5 min
Plane
Other
4 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $105.98
4 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $74.24
8 h 55 min
291 km.
from $287.64
6 h 52 min
Train, Plane
291 km.
from $200.46
6 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $176.09
6 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $141.85
9 h 16 min
Ferry, Train
292 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 19 min
Ferry, train via Holyhead, Ferry, train via Holyhead
292 km.
from $177.37

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$20.38–$178.33
easyJet
Website
1h 9m
Every day
$34.39–$178.33
Aer Lingus
Website
1h 21m
Every day
$50.95–$267.49
Other operators
Found: 2
Stena Line
Website
Irish Ferries
Website
Stena Line
Website
3h 35m
4 times a day
+44 844 770 7070
+44 844 770 7070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Irish Ferries
Website
3h 25m
4 times a day
$49.68–$59.87
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
First Great Western Service
Website
Translink UK
Website
West Midlands Trains
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
48 min
Hourly
$26.75–$63.69
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Translink UK
Website
1h 38m
Hourly
$25.48–$36.94
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
West Midlands Trains
Website
34 min
Hourly
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
1h 1m
6 times a week
$39.49–$76.43
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
4h 10m
Every 4 hours
$101.90–$165.59
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call

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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