What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £60 - £210 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from Dublin to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dublin and Bournemouth is 311 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth without a car is to ferry and train via Stafford which takes 11h 45m and costs £150 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Dublin to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2647+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Dublin to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Bournemouth by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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Fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h
£63–224
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 59m
£61–204
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Bournemouthcar
11h 33m
£83–368
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
11h 45m
£153–239
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 18m
£89–219
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 41m
£97–309
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 49m
£80–251
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 51m
£71–267
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
12h 57m
£148–261
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
14h 5m
£171–368

Dublin to Bournemouth by ferry and train

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11h 45mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Bournemouth via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 33m.

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