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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cobh is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cobh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €290.

How far is it from Southampton to Cobh?

The distance between Southampton and Cobh is 692 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Cobh without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 28m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Southampton to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 306+ hotels available in Cobh.

Southampton to Cobh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Cobh by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 38m
€88–286
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
36h 12m
€69–627
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
5. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
15h 25m
€176–435
Train, ferry, bus, drive via Cherbourg-Octeville
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
2. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from The Faythe to Duncormick388
5. Drive from Hook Head to Cobh
32h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
11h 43m
€158–223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
7h 9m
€97–327
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
6h 46m
€103–324
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Cobh
7h 33m
€77–309
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
7h 14m
€112–356
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 28m
€132–323

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Cobh. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Cobh via Newport (S Wales), Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 15h 25m.

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