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How to get fromDublin to Dorsetby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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

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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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    6h 13m
    £87–278

  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
    9h 8m
    £59–201

  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 37m
    £83–381

  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
    11h 52m
    £172–339

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    7h 49m
    £111–352

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    7h 52m
    £102–332

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 37m
    £129–273

  8. 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 South Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    £69–270

  9. 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
    15h 10m
    £147–293

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

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dorset. 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, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Dorset via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 37m.

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