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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dorchester is to fly and train which costs £55 - £200 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dorchester is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £70 - £260.

How far is it from Dublin to Dorchester?

The distance between Dublin and Dorchester is 339 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dorchester without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 11h 39m and costs £170 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Dublin to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Dublin to Dorchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Dorchester by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Dorchester Southtrain
6h 1m
£71–260
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 Dorchester Westtrain
6h 55m
£57–193
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 Dorchestercar
11h 34m
£83–375
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 39m
£171–338
Ferry, train, bus
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 bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
15h 44m
£117–287
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 Woking to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 26m
£91–310
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 Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 49m
£90–319
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 Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 38m
£113–265
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
13h 1m
£150–283

Dublin to Dorchester by ferry, foot, train, and bus

42Weekly Services

15h 44mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dorchester.

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Distance: 337.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dorchester. 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 Dorchester South. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Dorchester via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 34m.

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