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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £75 - £250 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £75 - £250.

How far is it from Dublin to Swanage?

The distance between Dublin and Swanage is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 21m and costs £200 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Dublin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dublin to Swanage - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and line 50 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Swanage by plane, train, ferry, 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 to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 41m
£79–242
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
12h 21m
£206–444
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
8h 10m
£94–252
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 49m
£104–322
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 41m
£87–247
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
8h 19m
£100–307
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
8h 25m
£90–285
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
4. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
13h 31m
£198–491
Ferry, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
14h 13m
£195–408
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
15h 9m
£167–247

Dublin to Swanage by ferry, train, subway, and bus

26Weekly Services

12h 21mAverage Duration

£206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Swanage.

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bus Station via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 12h 21m.

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