How to travel from Bangor to Swanage, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Swanage is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bangor to Swanage by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swanage → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Swanage.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Swanage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Swanage by ferry, train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Bangor and Swanage is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 14h 40m to get from Bangor and Swanage by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Swanage is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Swanage. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swanage Mowlem Court. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Swanage. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Heysham then take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 14h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Swanage is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 40m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Swanage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 10m | £145($170) | hourly | 601km (374 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 5h 10m | £185($215) | hourly | 706km (439 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane and bus | 6h 15m | £205($240) | hourly | 844km (525 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | £150($180) | hourly | 692km (430 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane and bus | 6h 30m | £150($175) | hourly | 799km (497 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 11hrs | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 833km (518 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 40m | £275($325) | 3 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Swanage
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
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Airports near Swanage
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Swanage
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Swanage
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Swanage