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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £80 - £240 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs £80 - £230.

How far is it from Ireland to Swanage?

The distance between Ireland and Swanage is 343 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train via Wareham Station which takes 14h 34m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Ireland to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland 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 Dublin Airport 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
7h
£82–228
Ferry, train via Wareham Station
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
14h 34m
£167–335
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 58m
£95–257
Fly Dublin Airport 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 22m
£89–253
Fly Dublin Airport 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
9h 4m
£84–237
Fly Dublin Airport 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
9h 15m
£114–238
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
8h 55m
£110–291
Ferry, train
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 Bournemouthtrain
14h 51m
£158–269
Ferry, train via Shrewsbury
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
15h 58m
£163–295
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
16h 59m
£157–369

Ireland to Swanage by tram, foot, ferry, train, and bus

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14h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Swanage.

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Distance: 341.4 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Swanage. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, 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 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Bus Station via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Stafford, Bournemouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 14h 34m.

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