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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Ireland is to line 50 bus and bus and fly which costs €85 - €310 and takes 7h 32m.

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 45m and costs €85 - €290.

How far is it from Swanage to Ireland?

The distance between Swanage and Ireland is 539 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 14h 15m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Swanage to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Ireland.

Swanage to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and line 50 bus

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

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 45m
€88–289
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 52m
€76–308
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
14h 15m
€225–560
Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
7h 32m
€86–302
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 30m
€92–329
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
€85–294
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
8h 56m
€102–332
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 15m
€136–525
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 28m
€178–246

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

29Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swanage to Ireland.

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Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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 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 15m.

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