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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £60 - £200 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 8h 11m and costs £80 - £260.

How far is it from Ireland to Dorset?

The distance between Ireland and Dorset is 408 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Dorset without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 13h 6m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Ireland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Ireland to Dorset - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Dorset by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, 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.

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 49m
£84–384
Fly Dublin Airport 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 14m
£61–194
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
13h 6m
£179–301
Fly Dublin Airport 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
8h 11m
£80–256
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 Weymouthtrain
16h 54m
£148–252
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
17h 10m
£126–216
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 46m
£81–321
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 43m
£94–235
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 7m
£103–269
Fly Dublin Airport 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
10h 40m
£98–225
Fly Dublin Airport 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 15m
£85–284

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

18Weekly Services

17h 10mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dorset.

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Distance: 405.8 mi
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dorset. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Dorset via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 13h 6m.

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