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

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

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    5h 26m
    £68–227

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 44m
    £57–180

  3. 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 Dorsetcar car
    11h 53m
    £80–380

  4. Ferry, train via London

    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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    13h 14m
    £180–356

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain train
    6h 46m
    £87–276

  6. Ferry, train

    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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    16h 37m
    £151–298

  7. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    16h 39m
    £160–295

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dorset. However, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dorset via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 53m.

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