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How to get fromSwansea to Irelandby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Swansea to Ireland by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain train Ic
    10h 21m
    €73–117

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 52m
    €61–211

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea 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
    10h 31m
    €79–417

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Paradebus bus 740
    11h 34m
    €138–328

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain train Ic
    11h 7m
    €123–307

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    6h 15m
    €62–248

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 35m
    €88–253

  8. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    6h 57m
    €105–283

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 56m
    €110–298

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    7h 58m
    €119–305

  11. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    8h 41m
    €150–371

Swansea to Ireland by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 31m.

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