What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £50 - £230 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.

How far is it from Belfast to Swanage?

The distance between Belfast and Swanage is 378 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Swanage without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 18h 42m and costs £150 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Swanage?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Belfast to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Swanage bus from?

Belfast to Swanage bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Swanage bus arrive?

Belfast to Swanage bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Swanage.

Belfast to Swanage - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Swanage by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or busferry

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
5h 33m
£53–225
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Court50
18h 42m
£155–377
Ferry, train, drive
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Taunton
4. Drive from Bow Street to Swanage
19h 30m
£291–991
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
19h 52m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
6h 58m
£104–349
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Wareham
7h 40m
£84–243
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wareham
8h 9m
£66–246
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wareham
7h 17m
£117–302
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Court
8h 27m
£101–434
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wareham
7h 39m
£80–286
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Swanage
10h 42m
£141–332

Belfast to Swanage by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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18h 42mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Swanage. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Mowlem Court via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Chester, Stafford, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 18h 42m.

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