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How to get fromSwansea to Traleeby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Tralee by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Cork

    best
    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 Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    15h 48m
    €141–325

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    12h 44m
    €84–327

  3. 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 The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Traleetrain train Ic
    16h 46m
    €143–320

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    12h 3m
    €97–285

  5. Train, ferry, bus #2

    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 bus from Wexford Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 340
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's Stbus bus 300
    16h 24m

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    10h 6m
    €128–323

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    9h 7m
    €158–486

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    5. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train
    11h 34m
    €92–273

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    10h 54m
    €129–365

Swansea to Tralee by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Tralee, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Tralee. However, you can take the train to Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to SETU Cork Road, take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Tralee via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Wexford Stn, The Clock Tower, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 16h 46m.

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