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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Bournemouthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 13 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    3h 48m
    £54–217

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 29m
    £170–266

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 22m
    £141–286

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    18h 25m
    £82–150

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BFS - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h 3m
    £76–227

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    5h 3m
    £66–316

  7. Fly City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    5h 28m
    £102–297

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 22m
    £81–217

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 39m
    £83–270

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 7m
    £91–254

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 41m
    £102–222

  12. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 40m
    £156–358

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Bournemouthcar car
    10h 17m
    £131–388

Northern Ireland to Bournemouth by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Bournemouth via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 15h 29m.

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