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How to get fromDorset to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dorset to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    5h 49m
    €102–310

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    8h 10m
    €69–221

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dorset to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 32m
    €98–445

  4. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 14m
    €206–335

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    7h 8m
    €115–372

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    7h 58m
    €127–352

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    15h 6m
    €183–311

Dorset to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Moreton (Dorset), take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dorset to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 11h 32m.

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