How to travel from Belfast to Swanage, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Swanage is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast to Swanage by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swanage → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central then London Euston and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£47($56)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Swanage.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Swanage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Swanage by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).
The distance between Belfast and Swanage is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Belfast and Swanage by plane, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Swanage is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast 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 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast 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 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast 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 3h 40m.
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 Belfast 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 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Swanage is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Swanage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 25m | £145($170) | hourly | 669km (416 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 40m | £150($180) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 40m | £135($155) | hourly | 588km (365 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 4h 35m | £195($235) | hourly | 693km (430 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and bus | 5h 25m | £195($230) | hourly | 821km (510 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 45m | £325($385) | 6 times a week | 1,108km (688 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 13h 5m | £190($225) | 3 times a week | 682km (423 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 5m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 736km (457 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 40m | £47($56) | once daily | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 45m | £130($150) | every 4 hours | 814km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Swanage
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
More Bus
Scottish Citylink
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