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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Howth is to train and fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Howth is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €230.

How far is it from Southampton to Howth?

The distance between Southampton and Howth is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Howth without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 32m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Southampton to Howth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Howth?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Howth.

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

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

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 Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
5h 2m
€70–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
6h 40m
€69–211
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
13h 32m
€163–313
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
29h 15m
€139–963
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Howthcar
11h 42m
€160–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
6h 16m
€84–242
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
6h 22m
€127–348
Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 50m
€77–274
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
6h 50m
€90–297
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
7h 4m
€75–284

Southampton to Howth by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

13h 32mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.3 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Howth. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin George's Quay Ulster Bank, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Main Street Howth via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Point Village, and Howth Road in around 13h 32m.

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