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

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    7h 15m
    £74–251

  2. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    9h 19m
    £73–229

  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
    12h 7m
    £84–384

  4. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 2m
    £170–282

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 160
    18h 31m
    £144–350

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

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - 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 55m
    £125–401

  7. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    9h 17m
    £105–316

  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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 48m
    £112–235

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    9h 12m
    £114–294

  10. Ferry, train

    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
    16h 45m
    £163–316

Ireland to Swanage by tram, foot, ferry, train, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Ireland and Swanage, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Swanage. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Dublin to Swanage via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 7m.

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