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

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset by plane, train, 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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    5h
    £78–260

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    16h 25m
    £288–729

  3. Car ferry, train via London

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    17h 7m
    £169–363

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    22h 50m

  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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    5h 10m
    £105–230

  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 South Stationbus bus
    7h 45m
    £80–382

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 34m
    £150–310

  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 Weymouthtrain train
    8h 30m
    £78–213

  9. 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
    4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    19h 3m
    £183–346

  10. Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus

    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 Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    22h 57m

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dorsetcar car
    10h 21m
    £131–388

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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 Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. 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 25m.

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