How to travel from Swanage to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Isle of Man is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Swanage to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Swanage and Isle of Man is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Swanage and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Isle of Man is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Swanage to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | £300($355) | hourly | 874km (543 miles) |
| Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
| Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 35m | £325($385) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
| Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 45m | £185($220) | hourly | 676km (420 miles) |
| Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 4h 55m | £340($405) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
| Bus to Bournemouth Station, train and plane | 5hrs | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 559km (347 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 55m | £250($295) | twice daily | 660km (410 miles) |
| Train to Wolverhampton, ferry | 8h 55m | £155($180) | twice daily | 577km (359 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 15m | £95($115) | once a week | 668km (415 miles) |
| Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, ferry | 12h 10m | £76($90) | once daily | 622km (386 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £125($150) | twice daily | 537km (334 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Isle of Man
Train operators
South Western Railway
London Midland
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man