Southampton to Dublin and reverse

Looking for an easy way to get to Dublin from Southampton and reverse with luggage. Is there a ferry, and what would it be like? The airlines charge a ransom for luggage. Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks - Mary

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Hi Mary,

Check a map, there's no ferry between Southampton and Ireland.

Easiest by ferry would be to travel overland from the south coast of England to Holyhead on the north-west corner of Wales (by trains or buses) for a ferry to Dublin. There are other ferry routes but more complicated.

Train schedules and prices http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus schedules and prices http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx

Ferry schedules and prices http://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/routes/dublin-holyhead/

As a rough guide, by train & ferry £170 pp return, 10 hrs plus connection times

Or by bus & ferry £90pp return, 13 hrs plus connection times.

By direct flight Southampton to Dublin http://www.flybe.com/cheap-flights/dublin/ It's difficult to quote fares without dates since fares are dynamic, but can be as low as £70 return (hand luggage only) or as high as over £200 for a late, late booking (hand luggage only).

A 20kg case adds just £25 each way, extra cases per passnger cost a great deal more.

Add £15 to £20 e/w for a taxi to the airport from a ship or central Southampton hotel

Flight time about 1hr 20 mins.

If you have a great deal of luggage, since this is a return trip to Dublin it might make a great deal of sense to store excess luggage at Southampton airport (£6 per bag per day) or elsewhere. That way, you can travel with hand luggage only or add a single shared case depending on how long you'll be in Ireland.

JB :)

Hi JB - Your info is so very helpful. You are so kind to respond so quickly and in such detail. You have given us great suggestions previously when we have traveled to UK. Thanks so very much - Mary

Great info John, you are a real asset to Cruise critic.:D