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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 20h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Dorset?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Dorset is 402 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 35m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Dorset bus from?

Northern Ireland to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Dorset bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

Northern Ireland to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

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

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 BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 45m
£68–231
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
15h 35m
£191–326
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
20h 27m
£73–128
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminalferry Fer
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G10
4. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
20h 58m
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 BHD - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
7h 45m
£71–327
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 29m
£78–204
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
7h 59m
£81–234
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
9h 37m
£116–276
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain
5. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
17h 9m
£190–316
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dorsetcar
10h 21m
£131–388

Northern Ireland to Dorset by bus and busferry

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20h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset.

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Distance: 399.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Dorset. 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, take the train to Weymouth, walk to King Street, take the line 10 bus to Trinity Street, then take the bus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dorset via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 15h 35m.

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