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 19m.

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 35m and costs £65 - £260.

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 19m.

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 car ferry which takes 16h 24m and costs £240 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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

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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 35m
£68–251
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
16h 24m
£249–676
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain
19h 27m
£213–385
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 19m
£73–128
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 45m
£95–221
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 13m
£83–209
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 37m
£71–347
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G29
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
21h 4m
£74–169
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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Distance: 399.4 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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 Lanyon Place to Dorset via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 16h 24m.

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