Ferry from Cork to Swansea
Overview
See Irish travel writer Catherine Mack's article on taking the ferry between Swansea and Cork.
Itinerary
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Sample itinerary: Take a 2100 ferry from Cork and arrive in Swansea at 0700 the next day.
Price: From £45 single
Book a ferry ticket from Cork to Swansea
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| How to travel to the port: | There are regular services from destinations across the country (including Dublin) to Cork Kent station, which is a major hub of the Irish railway network. You can take a taxi from here to the port at Ringaskiddy, or the number 223 bus links Cork city centre with the ferry port - the bus station is a couple of minutes walk across the river on Parnell Place. Cork Port facilities: Baby changing, café, bureau de change, disabled access. |
Transfer time: About half an hour on the bus, 15-20 minutes by taxi
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| The Ferry Crossing: | Cork to Swansea From July 11th - August 30th, ferries depart Cork at 2100 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and arrive in Swansea at 0700 the following day. |
Frequency of service: Up to 4 per week
Operator:
Fastnet Line Journey time: 10 hours
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| Onward travel from the port: | Welcome to Swansea A dedicated shuttle bus runs from the ferry port to Swansea's railway station, approximately 2 miles away, costing £4. Alternatively you can take a taxi. Swansea station is well connected to the UK rail network, with regular services to Cardiff, London and beyond. Swansea is an ideal gateway to the beautiful windswept beaches of the Gower peninsula, as well as its own beachside neighbourhood, Mumbles, a charming, traditional resort - see the official Mumbles tourism website. Book a train ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p(3447)a(1746452)g(27255) Book a bus ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2197&awinaffid=105380&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalexpress.com%2Fcoach%2Findex.cfm Book a train ticket from Swansea to destinations throughout the UK>> |
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Your route to Swansea (South Wales)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
