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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cobh is to train and fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €280.

How far is it from Southampton to Cobh?

The distance between Southampton and Cobh is 702 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 ferry and bus which takes 36h 11m and costs €65 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Southampton to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 312+ hotels available in Cobh.

Southampton to Cobh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and line 200 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Cobh by train, bus, plane, 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.

Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 200 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
6h 37m
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 11m
€69–621
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
€189–388
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 40m
€154–222
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 16m
€94–301
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 52m
€104–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, line 200 bus
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 bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
7h 43m
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 22m
€74–318
Train, ferry, bus, drive via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from The Faythe to Duncormick388
5. Drive from Hook Head to Cobh
17h 59m
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
€149–312

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

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Cobh.

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Distance: 701.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Cobh via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 15h 25m.

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