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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 19h 58m.

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 27m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Mowlem Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.

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 which takes 18h 31m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 2096+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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

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

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)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 27m
£61–230
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
18h 31m
£150–287
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Tauntontrain
5. Drive from Bow Street to Swanagecar
19h 57m
£345–714
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
19h 58m
£81–149
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 37m
£88–200
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)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
6h 51m
£93–394
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 35m
£100–277
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 5m
£94–233
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 21m
£105–225
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)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
7h 49m
£93–298
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Swanagecar
10h 39m
£141–398

Belfast to Swanage by busferry and bus

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19h 58mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Swanage.

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 31m.

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