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How to get fromSwansea to Cobhby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Waterford

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus40
    12h 11m
    €76–194

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Placebus40
    14h 17m
    €72–99

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobhcar
    10h 12m
    €131–183

  4. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    7h 22m
    €82–212

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Midletonbus40
    12h 40m
    €80–190

  6. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Placebus40
    12h 46m
    €78–182

  7. Train, ferry, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Placebus40
    13h 37m
    €80–112

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLHR - ORK
    8h 12m
    €138–440

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHX - ORK
    8h 29m
    €110–330

  10. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
    10h 20m
    €87–238

Swansea to Cobh by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cobh, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Cobh. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, take the 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 bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Spy Hill via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Cork Bus Station Parnell Place, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 14h 17m.

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