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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Bournemouthby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bournemouth by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    2h 36m
    £62–219

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Bournemouthcar car
    11h 48m
    £80–380

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    12h 3m
    £161–318

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    3h 52m
    £67–233

  5. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    13h 24m
    £178–370

  6. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 23m
    £163–317

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bournemouth by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bournemouth. However, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bournemouth via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 48m.

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