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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Southampton is to fly and train which costs £50 - £190 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Southampton is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £210.

How far is it from Dublin to Southampton?

The distance between Dublin and Southampton is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Southampton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 10m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Dublin to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Southampton.

Dublin to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Southampton by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
4h 17m
£52–203
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 11m
£51–182
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 10m
£143–241
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Southamptoncar
11h 19m
£78–368
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 44m
£105–306
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 23m
£59–227
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 8m
£73–226
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 6m
£87–289
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 43m
£79–199
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
11h 16m
£180–372
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
12h 10m
£138–239

Dublin to Southampton by ferry, train, and subway

26Weekly Services

10h 10mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Southampton.

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Distance: 280.8 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Southampton, England?

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.

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