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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Swansea by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Swanseacar car
    10h 26m
    £63–354

  2. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    6h 15m
    £37–213

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    10h 36m
    £127–238

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus bus 740
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    11h 53m
    £77–230

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 18m
    £61–198

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    11h 11m
    £65–212

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    7h 55m
    £104–263

  8. 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 33m
    £103–242

  9. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    9h 2m
    £103–263

Dublin to Swansea by ferry and train

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Swansea. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Swansea via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 10h 36m.

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