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How to get fromDublin to Southwoldby car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Southwold by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Southwoldcar car
    11h 52m
    £83–386

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Norwichtrain train
    9h 3m
    £75–254

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    14h 15m
    £177–340

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus bus 146
    17h 2m

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    7h 59m
    £119–354

  6. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kings Lane to Kings Headbus bus 146
    14h 56m

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 38m
    £108–326

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 38m
    £90–296

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    8h 37m
    £97–304

  10. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain train
    10h 4m
    £110–261

  11. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    10h 32m
    £126–281

  12. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain train
    11h 33m
    £147–321

Dublin to Southwold by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 419.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Southwold. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Southwold. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to North Green via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, King's Cross, Cambridge, Ipswich, Halesworth, and Water Tower in around 14h 15m.

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