What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tralee?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tralee is to train and ferry and bus via Pembroke Dock which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Tralee?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Tralee is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs €110 - €410.

How far is it from Swansea to Tralee?

The distance between Swansea and Tralee is 541 km.

How do I travel from Swansea to Tralee without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 3m and costs €85 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Tralee?

It takes approximately 14h 3m to get from Swansea to Tralee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 184+ hotels available in Tralee.

Swansea to Tralee - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
14h 3m
€89–172
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
9h 54m
€64–243
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to TraleeIc
14h 40m
€90–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Tralee
10h 35m
€137–193
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
8h 54m
€99–251
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
14h 54m
€88–118
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
8h 30m
€115–404
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
10h 22m
€107–262
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
4. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
11h 34m
€102–258
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
10h 21m
€109–288

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

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14h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.8 km
Duration: 14h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Tralee. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Harbour, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Tralee via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 14h 40m.

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