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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Swanage is to fly and train which costs £70 - £220 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Ireland to Swanage?

The distance between Ireland and Swanage is 419 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Swanage without a car is to ferry and train via Stafford which takes 13h 37m and costs £260 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Ireland to Swanage, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Swanage.

Ireland to Swanage - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Swanage by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
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
12h 7m
£84–383
Fly Dublin Airport 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 31m
£72–218
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
13h 37m
£263–381
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
18h 38m
£173–373
Fly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 28m
£73–235
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
16h 48m
£152–267
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain
8h 33m
£126–418
Fly Dublin Airport 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
9h
£101–303
Fly Dublin Airport 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 48m
£95–220
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
9h 24m
£109–273
Fly Dublin Airport 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 45m
£84–278
Fly Dublin Airport 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
11h 12m
£93–313

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

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Swanage.

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Distance: 416.8 mi
Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Swanage. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Swanage. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Swanage via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, and Bournemouth in around 13h 37m.

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