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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £65 - £240 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Mowlem Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

How far is it from Belfast to Swanage?

The distance between Belfast and Swanage is 377 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Swanage without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 17h 11m and costs £180 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Belfast to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Swanage bus from?

Belfast to Swanage bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Swanage bus arrive?

Belfast to Swanage bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

Belfast to Swanage - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Swanage by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or busferry

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 2m
£68–240
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
17h 11m
£188–342
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Tauntontrain
5. Drive from Bow Street to Swanagecar
19h 58m
£382–751
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
21h 10m
£107–246
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
5h 12m
£80–250
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
6h 36m
£100–415
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
7h 10m
£114–356
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
7h 40m
£96–238
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
6h 51m
£109–346
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
21h 40m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Swanagecar
10h 39m
£141–388

Belfast to Swanage by bus, car ferry, taxi, and train

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17h 11mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Swanage. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Bus Station via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 17h 11m.

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