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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Ireland is to bus and train and fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Ireland is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Swanage to Ireland?

The distance between Swanage and Ireland is 564 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 bus and train and ferry which takes 14h 12m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Swanage to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Ireland.

Swanage to Ireland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to Ireland by bus, 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.

Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
6h 22m
€71–256
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 12m
€225–560
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 15m
€121–358
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
8h 52m
€79–302
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
8h 29m
€81–287
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 35m
€89–288
Bus, train, ferry via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
15h 7m
€150–535
Train, ferry
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 32m
€178–242

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

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swanage to Ireland.

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Distance: 563.8 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastmoreland Place via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 14h 12m.

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