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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    10h 12m
    £60–107

  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
    5h 53m
    £48–213

  3. Car ferry, drive

    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 Swanseacar car
    10h 25m
    £63–355

  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
    £76–225

  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 11m
    £59–193

  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
    £64–207

  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 49m
    £103–278

  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 25m
    £102–242

  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 1m
    £102–263

Dublin to Swansea by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Swansea. However, you can take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Swansea via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 25m.

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