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 £85 - £230 and takes 9h 3m.

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 6h 58m and costs £80 - £210.

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 Stafford which takes 14h 48m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Ireland to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2090+ hotels available in Swanage.

Ireland to Swanage - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Swanage by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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
6h 58m
£82–208
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Swanagecar
12h 6m
£84–393
Ferry, train via Stafford
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 48m
£168–340
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
18h 9m
£108–299
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 50m
£95–267
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 14m
£94–253
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 3m
£85–222
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 54m
£111–271
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
9h 25m
£114–235
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
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 Bournemouthtrain
16h 33m
£155–306

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

21Weekly Services

14h 48mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Swanage.

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Distance: 341.4 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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 Dublin to Swanage via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 6m.

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