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 9h 7m.

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 55m and costs €90 - €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 via Stafford which takes 14h 22m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Swanage to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1131+ 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, 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 55m
€91–281
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
9h 7m
€88–260
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swanage to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
12h 2m
€102–451
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 22m
€187–302
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 Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
8h
€101–378
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
9h 41m
€118–302
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 57m
€103–338
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 31m
€134–332
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
17h
€196–347

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

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2h 35mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Ireland.

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Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 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 2m.

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