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 £75 - £230 and takes 8h 18m.

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 6h 15m and costs £65 - £250.

How far is it from Dublin to Swanage?

The distance between Dublin and Swanage is 335 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 via Crewe which takes 13h 44m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Dublin to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Swanage.

Dublin to Swanage - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Swanage by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 15m
£67–248
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Swanagecar
11h 56m
£83–380
Ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bournemouthtrain
13h 44m
£181–306
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
17h 15m
£120–324
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 Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 44m
£89–293
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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
8h 18m
£78–226
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
7h 53m
£94–334
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 Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
8h 4m
£86–304
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 45m
£118–245
Ferry, train
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
14h 30m
£167–306

Dublin to Swanage by ferry, train, and bus

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13h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.7 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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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