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

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There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Howth by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal DocktrainIc
    10h 57m
    €67–172

  2. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoosetrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
    6h 24m
    €52–334

  3. 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 Europort to Dublin Busárasbus132
    12h 5m
    €71–175

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 38m
    €93–122

  5. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    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
    6h 36m
    €55–179

  6. Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollytrainIc
    12h 9m
    €73–95

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 38m
    €89–396

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    8h 16m
    €108–325

Swansea to Howth by train and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Howth. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Grand Canal Dock, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Main Street Howth via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Busáras in around 12h 5m.

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