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How to get fromDublin to Swanageby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain train
    6h 52m
    £71–254

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    8h 56m
    £70–232

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Swanagecar car
    11h 56m
    £83–381

  4. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain train
    12h 32m
    £155–315

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain train
    8h 29m
    £94–328

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus
    8h 54m
    £102–319

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus bus
    9h 25m
    £109–238

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain train
    8h 42m
    £86–303

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 10m
    £179–307

  10. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 1m
    £161–310

  11. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
    16h
    £178–371

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 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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