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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €85 - €260 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €95 - €260.

How far is it from Swanage to Ireland?

The distance between Swanage and Ireland is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 24m and costs €310 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Swanage to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Ireland.

Swanage to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Swanage to Ireland by train, plane, or ferry

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

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
6h 42m
€96–255
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
8h 59m
€89–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
12h 24m
€314–473
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
8h 18m
€110–278
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
8h 42m
€103–334
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
9h 49m
€106–263
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
9h 17m
€111–282
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
15h 6m
€193–340
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
16h 47m
€182–418

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

36Weekly Planes

2h 30mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swanage to Ireland.

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Distance: 549.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Ireland. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swanage to Spencer Dock via Bournemouth, Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 12h 24m.

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