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 19m and costs £35 - £150.

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 Prestatyn which takes 10h 26m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Ireland to Southport, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1919+ 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 Central to Southporttrain
4h 19m
£39–147
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
7h 29m
£33–305
Ferry, train via Prestatyn
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain
3. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 26m
£76–128
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain
5h 10m
£57–189
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 Central to Southporttrain
5h 43m
£53–158
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 47m
£38–146
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 42m
£41–231
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 40m
£76–126
Ferry, train via Duke Street
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain
3. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
11h 7m
£104–259

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

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Distance: 183.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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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