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How to get fromSouthampton to HowthBy plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Southampton 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 2m
    €70–209

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 40m
    €94–642

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    12h 16m
    €169–280

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain train
    6h 14m
    €84–241

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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 38m
    €78–229

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    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 22m
    €129–366

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 25m
    €80–281

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    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 49m
    €92–325

  9. 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 30m
    €165–316

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 vehicle from Southampton to Howth via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 40m.

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