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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    6h 8m
    €110–332

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 39m
    €77–229

  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 43m
    €98–444

  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 32m
    €218–360

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    9h 13m
    €105–261

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    8h 44m
    €122–301

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    8h 17m
    €163–494

  8. 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 56m
    €188–357

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dorset to Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 544.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Ireland. 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 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dorset to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 43m.

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