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How to get fromSouthampton to Dundalkby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or busferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Dundalk by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SOU - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 54m
    €68–247

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    13h 47m
    €189–348

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    16h 54m
    €198–375

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dundalkcar car
    10h 48m
    €172–472

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    5h 30m
    €72–246

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane SOU - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 50m
    €85–269

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 52m
    €101–245

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    6h 44m
    €96–300

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 59m
    €141–266

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    7h 7m
    €81–222

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    6h 54m
    €92–311

  12. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    15h 22m

Southampton to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Dundalk, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Dundalk. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Dundalk via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 47m.

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