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How to get fromSouthampton to Howthby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Howth by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain train
    5h 7m
    €65–251

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton 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
    11h 40m
    €95–442

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 27m
    €180–329

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    6h 24m
    €73–286

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 45m
    €67–223

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SOU - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 30m
    €72–261

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    6h 24m
    €132–400

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    6h 31m
    €81–301

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    6h 55m
    €94–329

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Aston Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southampton to Howth via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 40m.

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