What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dundalk?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dundalk is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €230 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Dundalk?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dundalk is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Southampton to Dundalk?

The distance between Southampton and Dundalk is 616 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Dundalk without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 46m and costs €180 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Dundalk?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Southampton to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 247+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Southampton to Dundalk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 SOU - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 54m
€63–247
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
13h 46m
€187–344
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
16h 55m
€188–356
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Dundalkcar
10h 48m
€173–473
Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
5h 30m
€77–266
Fly Southampton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOU - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 50m
€95–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 53m
€100–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 59m
€133–271
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
7h 8m
€79–229
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
7h 5m
€115–343
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 57m
€94–305
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic
16h 32m

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

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13h 46mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest 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 46m.

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