What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Southport is to car ferry which costs £30 - £310 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Southport is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct ferry between Ireland and Southport?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ireland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Liverpool via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Ireland to Southport?

The distance between Ireland and Southport is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Southport without a car is to ferry and train via Rhyl which takes 10h 14m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Southport?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Ireland to Southport, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Southport.

Ireland to Southport - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Southport by plane, train, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
4h 7m
£40–135
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
7h 29m
£33–305
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 14m
£73–145
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
5h 32m
£63–156
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
5h
£43–215
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 48m
£41–153
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 41m
£44–188
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 43m
£69–144
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 23m
£75–225

Ireland to Southport by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Ireland and Southport, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Southport via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 7h 29m.

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