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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £55 - £200 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 7h 45m and costs £95 - £300.

How far is it from Dublin to Dorset?

The distance between Dublin and Dorset is 404 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dorset without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 52m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Dublin to Dorset, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Dorset.

Dublin to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, ferry, and bus

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
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 Dorsetcar
11h 37m
£83–373
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 2m
£58–191
Ferry, train
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
11h 52m
£174–299
Ferry, train, bus
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 bus from Kingsway K14 to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G23
4. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
15h 59m
£112–185
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 58m
£77–258
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 Winchestertrain
4. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
15h 1m
£167–283
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 45m
£95–300
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 58m
£60–204
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 Weymouthtrain
10h 35m
£98–253
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
11h 9m
£80–286

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

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Distance: 401.4 mi
Duration: 11h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dorset. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dorset via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 11h 52m.

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