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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    5h 12m
    €68–258

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    5h 42m
    €62–262

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 53m
    €171–329

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 27m
    €97–443

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 29m
    €71–273

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 53m
    €140–452

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 39m
    €80–236

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    6h 22m
    €93–341

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 4m
    €103–443

  10. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 1m
    €201–366

  11. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    14h 5m

Portsmouth Harbour to Dublin by foot, train, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth Harbour to Dublin. However, you can walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Eastleigh, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 53m.

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