What is the cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage is to train and fly which takes 9h 44m and costs £80 - £270.

How far is it from Rosslare Strand to Swanage?

The distance between Rosslare Strand and Swanage is 373 miles.

How do I travel from Rosslare Strand to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 14h 11m and costs £100 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage?

It takes approximately 14h 11m to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1926+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rosslare Strand to Swanage - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Swanage by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
14h 11m
£104–284
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals508
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
19h 44m
£65–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Swanage
11h 15m
£121–183
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
9h 44m
£83–263
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wareham
14h 26m
£110–293
Ferry, train, bus via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
15h 33m
£107–264
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
11h 8m
£114–243
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wareham
11h 46m
£80–279
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Court
12h 3m
£71–438
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wareham
11h 28m
£114–336

Rosslare Strand to Swanage by bus, ferry, and train

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.3 mi
Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslare Strand to Bus Station via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock station, South Parade Terminus Only, Upper Park Road, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 19h 44m.

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