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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £65 - £220 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 7h 5m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Dublin to Swanage?

The distance between Dublin and Swanage is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 46m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Dublin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2084+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Swanage by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 5m
£70–237
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
9h 8m
£69–220
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Swanagecar
11h 56m
£83–373
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
12h 46m
£158–279
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
8h 37m
£98–305
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 50 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
9h 25m
£92–222
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
8h 43m
£88–264
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain
9h 22m
£81–280
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
10h 49m
£90–315
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
14h
£193–385
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
15h 5m
£151–264

Dublin to Swanage by ferry, train, subway, and bus

26Weekly Services

12h 46mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Swanage.

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Swanage. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Swanage via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 56m.

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