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There are 10 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 4m
    €60–258

  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
    €97–445

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 41m
    €169–267

  4. 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 37m
    €66–217

  5. 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 17m
    €129–354

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    6h 33m
    €93–282

  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 19m
    €78–294

  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 46m
    €92–295

  9. 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
    11h 54m
    €174–274

  10. Train, ferry via Newport

    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 29m
    €173–288

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 George's 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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