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 €95 - €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 45m and costs €90 - €250.

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 via Stafford which takes 14h 34m and costs €170 - €310.

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 1213+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Swanage to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, 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 45m
€91–244
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swanage to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
12h 1m
€100–447
Train, ferry via Stafford
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 34m
€176–305
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 21m
€115–318
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 59m
€99–255
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
8h 49m
€105–334
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 46m
€121–271
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
€130–309
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
16h 50m
€186–368

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

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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

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