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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland 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 13m
    £62–97

  2. Fly Dublin Airport 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 3m
    £48–216

  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 37m
    £64–358

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1 / ...
    14h 32m

  5. Fly Dublin Airport 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 32m
    £55–185

  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 12m
    £106–257

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 25m
    £92–250

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 5m
    £79–210

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    6h 29m
    £84–252

  10. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    8h 13m
    £95–243

  11. Fly Dublin Airport 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 46m
    £89–224

Ireland to Swansea by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ireland 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 vehicle from Dublin to Swansea via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 37m.

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